more on the covered bridge...

Ive added the track and deck inside the bridge. I am too lazy to spike the rails to the cross ties of the birdge but wanted the rails right down on them. So I just slid some plastic ties onto the rails to space them and set the rails onto the bridge's ties with the plastic ties hanging in air between. I glued timbers along side the rails to hold everything in place. this gives me 8-1/2" head room over the rail head which should do nicely.



For siding, I ripped up some Western Red cedar I had in the scrap box. It was small peices but nice and clear. I like the random colors of the wood. I decided to build this bridge with a "skirt" which was seen on some New England Rail Road bridges. I think it looks good.


Next session, I'll start on the roof.