Kato bridge question

Transmissionmanjoe Mar 17, 2022

  1. Transmissionmanjoe

    Transmissionmanjoe TrainBoard Member

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    Hi everybody
    On the 20-433 do those little bridge "feet?" at the end of each side on the bridge underneath,
    Do they detach, or do you have to saw them off?
    I've been looking at it pretty closely,I figured I'd ask before I break it
    Thanks
    Joe
     
  2. pomperaugrr

    pomperaugrr TrainBoard Member

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    Those are removable from Kato bridges. The entire gray molding will pop off with care.
     
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  3. BigJake

    BigJake TrainBoard Member

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    Not sure how/if they come off, but they are designed for use with the Unitrack Viaduct piers, and keep the height of the rails the same as the rails of an adjoining Viaduct section sharing the same pier.
     
    Last edited: Mar 21, 2022
  4. Stephane Savard

    Stephane Savard TrainBoard Member

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    They're glued on but snap off cleanly. I removed them on my layout after making my own 3d printed abutment with feet. Just grab them with pliers and gently twist them off
     
  5. jhn_plsn

    jhn_plsn TrainBoard Supporter

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    They come off fairly easily. I used a couple of those with HO scale bridge feet from Micro Engineering. Why HO, because they are larger and created a bit more interest and drama. The N scale bridge feet are so tiny.
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  6. Stephane Savard

    Stephane Savard TrainBoard Member

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    Not nearly as pretty as jhn_plsn footings... These as my 3d printed footings, part of the abutment.

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  7. Stephane Savard

    Stephane Savard TrainBoard Member

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    Accidental double post.
     
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