Bridges 26145g

Six Leg Trestle Kits - Page 15. Round or square legs. Open or ballasted deck.

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c Black Bear Construction Co., Inc. 1993-2008

Catalog No. 8.0 February 2008 $3.50

Black Bear Construction Co. PO Box 26911 Austin, Texas 78755-0911 Phone: (512) 467-8400 FAX:(512) 985-5110 www.blackbearcc.com Dear Model Railroader, Thank you for considering the purchase of our assembly jigs and kits. For 15 years we have provided modelers at all levels with durable, precision tools that allow the trouble-free construction of timber bridges and trestles. Black Bear construction jigs allow the beginner to build that first timber trestle; and, they allow the master builder to concentrate on details and finishing rather than building jigs. All our kits have two major components: a Jig and a Materials Pack. All the drawings and instructions are included with the Jig. Some materials and tools are hard to find. Therefore, we have included a selection of items we think are of particular interest to the model trestle and bridge builder. Please use the order form, an e-mail, or a letter to let us know what you think of our selection. I also want to invite you to visit our website at www.blackbearcc.com. There is a lot of documentation, photos, and information available there. Thanks again for your business. We hope to hear from you. Member: National Model Railroaders Association Hobby Manufacturers Association

Very truly yours,

Michael C. Barrett President TABLE of CONTENTS

Item or Topic Why Use Jigs? Planning Your Layout About Iron Rods About Nbw’s Technical Choosing a Timber Bridge Stringer Stock Abutments Trestle Kit Selection Guide Standard Five Leg Trestle Kit Six Leg (AT&SF) Trestle Kits RGS Trestle Kit D&RGW Trestle Kit

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A&SM Trestle Kit On30 Trestle Kit - D&RGW and RGS Arch Bridge Kits Truss Bridge Kits Deck Bridge Kits Midwest Products Bridge Kits Books Tools Wood and Materials NBW’s Paint and Stain What’s at www.blackbearcc.com How to Order

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Consistent results ... Every piece is the same.

Flexible ... Bridges can be any length, ...

Made stronger by using a common chord, . . .

Or put together in any sequence.

TRESTLES CAN BE ANY HEIGHT OR LENGTH

BLACK BEAR JIGS ARE MADE TO LAST * Laser cut acrylic * Easily cleaned with soap and water * White glue will not stick to the jig * Clearance holes keep glue away from the jig and let you clean the glue ts front and back * Can be used with fractional inch or scale wood -2-

PLANNING YOUR BRIDGE LAYOUT To get the most out of your Bridge Jigs , plan on building several bridges. You can string them together end-to-end to create a Bridge Series . Or, you can put them together in a Curved Section of track. Or, you can put three side plates together to form a Side-by-Side Double Bridge . Regardless, you will need to consider how the bridge terminates at the Track Approach . For more ideas and details, refer to Model Railroad Bridges and Trestles , Kalmbach Publishing,1991; Bridge and Trestle Handbook , Carstens Publications, 1992 or 2000, or The Model Railroader's Guide to Bridges, Trestles, & Tunnels , Kalmbach, 2005.

BRIDGE SERIES

The easiest way to create a series of bridges is to assemble each bridge section on the same piece of bottom chord. This may result in a compromise on the bridge width because they are not all the same width. Be sure and maintain a minimum of 14 scale feet inside clearance in standard gauge. At Step 1 of the Assembly Instructions, leave the bottom chord sticking out of the ends of the jig. When one section of bridge is completed, move the bottom chord down and build the next section. Cut the shoes long enough to cover the span between the bridges. Other types of bridges, or a section of trestle, can be inserted between the bridges to create a really interesting effect.

DOUBLE BRIDGE

Three side plates can be combined to build a side-by-side double bridge. The pier jigs are made to allow an extra long pier plate to be used. Assemble one set of piers on one end of the pier plate. Then flip it around and glue the piers to the other end of the pier plate. You will need to cut longer floor beams to build the double bridge.

BRIDGES ON A CURVE 130 Foot Radius (18" in HO scale)

The short bridges can be used in a fairly small radius turn. The drawing shows a 130 scale foot radius turn in standard gauge. The bridge must be widened to allow for the additional inside clearance. , you must cut longer floor beams to build the wider bridge.

Approx. 12" more clearance 5 Feet inner clearance

44' Truss Bridge Approx. 23°

5 Feet outer clearance Additional piers needed

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THE TRACK APPROACH Track Ties

Stringer If the bridge is approached by a trestle or set of piers, the pier or trestle under the shoe on the bridge will need to be shorter than the ones in the approach. Continue the bridge stringer on over the piers or trestles. Rest ties on the stringers. Brace the piers together.

Floor Beams

If the bridge is to rest on an embankment, no pier or trestle is required. Rest the shoe on the top of the embankment or retaining wall. For simplicity, you can lay the track directly on the floor beams of the bridge.

When inserting a bridge in a trestle, use a double trestle bent at the ends of the bridge. The bents may need to be different heights to accommodate the bridge .

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Track Ties

Embankment or retaining wall

ABOUT IRON RODS The availability of iron and steel was critical to the development of truss-type bridges in the late 1800's. Prototypical Black Bear Truss and Deck Bridges use threaded, 2" diameter iron rods. These are modeled with scale music wire and plastic Nut-Bolt-Washer (NBW) moldings. Music wire is strong and stays straight; however, it is hard to cut. Most wire cutters are easily damaged by music wire. The Xuron 2193 Hard Wire and Cable cutters will cut up to .040" diameter music wire. A grinder, cut-off wheel, or chain cutters also work. Most of the following tips on modeling iron rods effectively have been taken from the Black Bear bridge assembly instructions.

Dremel cut-off wheel. Ideal for cutting music wire.

Build a simple jig to help you drill holes for the rods in repeatable locations.

DRILL

DRILL 1 Start hole from one side of wood. Turn wood over and start from the other side. The two holes meet in the middle.

DRILL 2

ROD APPEARS STRAIGHT Initially cut your rods long. Use them to help you get all the bridge elements square and parallel.

NBW

Stem of NBW and rod meet inside the hole.

ROD It turns out looking great and it isn't that hard.

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ABOUT NBW'S Each railroad line has its own set of specifications for attaching the elements of the trestle. The two basic techniques are bolts and boat spikes. The bolts are typically 1/2" to 3/4" diameter with a 3" to 4" diameter cast iron washer under the head and nut. The boat spikes are from 5/16" to 1/2" (3/8" is most typical) diameter. A cost effective way to show the spike or bolt heads is to use a small spot of black, or dark red (rust colored) acrylic paint. Use high viscosity tube paints that are pasty in texture. Use the flattened end of a toothpick to imprint the "NBW's" shown below. The Grandt Line NBW's shown in this catalog are intended to represent the nuts and washers used with 2" threaded rods. Some modelers may wish to install NBW's on the trestles. We recommend the following sizes: In N Scale, use P/N GL-5066 (2" threaded rod in N) to create a 6" diameter washer. In HO Scale, use P/N GL-5066 (2" threaded rod in N) to create a 3-1/4" diameter washer. In S Scale, use P/N GL-5093 (2" threaded rod in HO) to create a 4" diameter washer. In O Scale, use P/N GL-5093 (2" threaded rod in HO) to create a 3" diameter washer. See page 45 for more dimensional information about NBW's.

Full size 1-1/8" square spike head: N HO S O BOAT SPIKE

Full size 3.5" round washer: N HO S O

BOLT AND WASHER 4X DETAILS

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FULL SIZE HO TRESTLE BENT

TECHNICAL If you have a unique situation that the catalog, web site, materials, tools, jigs, or instructions don't seem to address, FAX or call our office anytime for assistance. If we aren't there, please leave a phone number and time where you can be reached and we will call you back.

CONSTRUCTION NOTES: * Wood sizes close to those specified in the instructions may be used. Bias smaller wood to one side of the slot to maintain alignment. * Pre-stain all wood. Minwax or Black Bear Water Based stain works well. * Use white glue, carpenter's glue, or similar wood glue. Solvent based glues may damage the jig.

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR TRESTLE JIG * Durable, laser cut acrylic * Easily cleaned with soap and water * White glue does not stick to the jig * Clearance hole keeps glue away from the jig and lets you clean the glue ts front and back * For taller trestles, extend the legs out the end of the jig

For a shorter top cap, use spacers in the slot.

How to cut the angles Use the jig as a fixture. Flip and rotate the legs to glue them to the top cap.

TJ-5LxTrestle Jig Chopper Template 5° Inside Leg g tside Le 10° Ou

5° Inside Leg 10° Ou tside Le g

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Or, use the handy chopper template that comes with the jig. (Shown here 40% of full size.)

USING THE LEG CUTTING GUIDE Many Black Bear trestle jigs come with a Leg Cutting Guide . This device is attached to the top of the jig. It can be adjusted up and down by sliding it on the top of the jig. You adjust it to an appropriate location and use it as a guide to cut the legs to a common length. This is very important when building a frame trestle bent.

This transparent acrylic plate attaches to the top of the jig.

The plate aligns the trestle legs for cutting.

Upgrade kits are available for jigs sold before the N SCALE Jig

Trestle Guide Upgrade Kit

TJ4-DxN, TJ4-RN, TJ-5LNx TJ4-AN

HO SCALE

Cutting Guide was available.

S SCALE Jig

Trestle Guide Upgrade Kit

TG-DRN

TJ-4DxS, TJ-5LS

TG-DS

TG-AN

TJ-4AS, TJ-4RS

TG-ARS

Jig

Trestle Guide Upgrade Kit

TJ-4RHOA, TJ-4DxHO, TJ-5LHOx TJ-4RHO, TJ-4AHO

O SCALE Jig

Trestle Guide Upgrade Kit

TG-DRaHO

TJ-xOn30S

TG-On30S

TG-ARbHO

TJ-4DxO, TJ-xOn30T, TJ-5LO

TG-DOn30T

TJ-4RO

TG-RO

TJ-4AO

TG-AO

You can also get tools for drilling and tapping the holes in the jig. P/N #29 Drill Bit

DR-29

8-32 Tap

TAP-832

Factory upgrades are also available. Ship us your jig and we will charge you the price of the upgrade kit plus the actual return shipping charges. -8-

Choosing a Timber Bridge Did you ever wonder why a particular bridge was used in a particular situation? This is a discussion of some of the design process behind railroad bridge design. The first option is no bridge . Use cuts and fills to remove the high spots and fill in the low spots. Follow the terrain. Flowing water has already found the best path through the mountains. Follow the river as it meanders down the valley. That is why it is common to see a railroad track crisscross a creek (or creek bed) as the most favorable roadbed conditions switch back and forth across the creek When you are restricted to a 3 % grade, it takes a lot of track to go up or down 100 feet in elevation. Once the cost of building track around a valley exceeds the cost of building a bridge across the valley, it is time to consider a bridge. The trestle bridge was always the preferred bridge because it is the cheapest and easiest to build. Trestles are often built from the materials at hand. They can be used just about anywhere. Flowing water, either continuous or intermittent, can be a problem because debris can get caught on the trestle, dam up the flowing water, and eventually lead to the destruction of the trestle. The Howe Truss Bridge revolutionized timber bridge construction. It's structural integrity makes efficient use of wood's ability to withstand compressive stress. It is characterized by heavy that lean inward. These inward leaning and top chord carry compression. The vertical (typically iron rods) and bottom chord carry tension. The outward leaning aren't actually needed in static situations. However, the dynamic loading applied by a moving train makes them necessary. Just about every timber bridge built after the Civil War is a Howe Truss Bridge.

TRESTLE BRIDGE IN COMPRESSION

IN TENSION

"REVERSE LOADING"

THE HOWE TRUSS BRIDGE

DECK BRIDGE

The deck bridge is the best choice if flooding or height makes a trestle impractical. A deck bridge puts all the structure under the rails where it won't get hit by a train. PONY TRUSS BRIDGE

If the clearance is insufficient (flowing water or track crossing underneath) a truss bridge is required. A pony truss has short side s and can span up to 80 feet. A through-truss bridge (like Midwest Products' Fox River Bridge) has tall side s and can span up to 150 feet. The Black Bear Arch Bridge is a "back woods" design that might have been common in the 1800's. -9-

ARCH BRIDGE

HO SCALE PRE-CUT STRINGER STOCK This pre-cut stringer stock is made to look like three 8" x 18" timbers spaced 2" apart. Material is supplied in unfinished , 24" pieces that you can detail as you wish.

Just stain, detail, trim to fit, and install. It's ready for service.

Drawing is about 5 times size.

Single 24" piece

ST-0102

One Pair, 24" pieces

ST-0302

Bulk, (specify qty.) 24" pieces

ST-0402

P/N

HO SCALE TRESTLE AND BRIDGE ABUTMENTS This laser cut part makes it easy to put the finishing touches on a bridge or trestle. You can also use just a few pieces of scrap wood for the bent. Glue the abutment to the top cap and legs held in the trestle jig.

P/N Package of Six Abutments

ST-0202

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BLACK BEAR TRESTLE KITS All Black Bear Construction Co. kits have two components that can be purchased together (as a kit) or separately: * Construction Jig , including all the instructions and drawings you need * Materials Pack , which includes all the wood you need to build seven trestle bents that span up to 120 feet. The bent heights are different for each kit, varying between 40 and 50 feet. Construction Jig and Instructions This is a laser cut acrylic construction jig. It comes with all the instructions, drawings, and documentation. Step-by-step instructions show how to build the bents and install the trestle on your layout. A full size drawing shows complete details of the individual bents and the completed trestle. All jigs come with a Chopper Template to help you cut the angles. Materials Pack Wood is supplied in bulk - 24" long pieces. That makes it easier to build long and tall trestles. If you want to build a trestle twice as tall , buy two materials packs. If you want to build a trestle twice as tall and twice as long buy four materials packs. You can buy as many materials packs as you need without having to buy another jig. NBW Pack NBW's are not included with the kit. NBW Packs are available: TJN-N (525 GL-5066 NBW's - 15 Sprues) for N and HO scale trestles TJN-S (500 GL-5093 NBW's - 25 Sprues) for S and O scale trestles. NOTE: Kits do not come with track or ties.

BLACK BEAR TRESTLE KITS

- A Selection Guide

It is hard to believe how many different ways there are to build a trestle bent. We have selected a variety of designs to meet your needs. All of these jigs can be modified for round legs: just glue some styrene shim in the sides of the slots. You can make them as tall as you like by extending the legs out the bottom of the jig.

5-LEG, "PILE" DESIGN Standard or Narrow Gauge, TJK-5Lx This is the classic five-leg trestle design. It has been in use from the late 1800's to the present. Steam or diesel locomotives go great with this timeless design. This bent is characterized by legs that extend all the way from the ground up to the top cap. They often rest on sills at the base. N, HO, S, and O kits are available in a Dual Gauge design that lets you build both Standard Gauge and Narrow Gauge bents. Z, N, and HO kits are also available in a Standard Gauge Only design. - 11 -

6-LEG BENT DESIGNS The AT&SF, UP, C&NW, and Pennsy all use similar 6 leg trestle designs. They are probably the highest freight capacity wooden trestles ever built, and they are still being built today. These trestles look at home in any setting between the transition era and the present. They were built with open decks and ballasted decks. And they were built with pile driven legs and in frame bent styles. Black Bear kits are available to build all these types of trestles.

4-LEG FRAME BENT DESIGNS A FRAME BENT is characterized by horizontal sills that interrupt the vertical legs. They were common in southern Colorado and New Mexico where the trees don't grow as tall as they do in other parts of the country. They are typical of late 1800's and early 1900's trestles. This jig is the perfect tool for building great looking trestle bents in three different styles. The full size drawing shows all the detail you need. The eight pages of instructions show you step-by-step how to build the trestle just like you want it.

OPTIONAL STYLES: All with this one jig.

The FALSE FRAME BENT has the look of the prototype without the difficulty of construction.

D&RGW Standard Gauge TJK-4DSx

The NOTCHED FRAME BENT looks like the prototype but is stronger. The legs go from the top cap to the ground.

D&RGW Narrow Gauge TJK-4DNx

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RGS Narrow Gauge TJK-4Rx

The TRUE FRAME BENT is prototype modeling at its best. You will be surprised by how easy it is to build this bent.

A&SM Standard Gauge TJK-4Ax

STANDARD 5-LEG "PILE" TRESTLE KIT TJK-5Lx

Kit builds seven (7) 40' tall trestle bents that span 120'.

Part Number Scale TJK-5LZ Z TJK-5LN N TJK-5LNN N/Nn3 TJK-5LHO HO TJK-5LHON HO/HOn3 TJK-5LGHO* HO TJK-5LGHON* HO/HOn3 TJK-5LS S/Sn3 TJK-5LO O/On3

Stringers 8" x 18"

* The jigs in these kits come with the Leg Cutting Guide. Trestle Bent Girt 3" x 8"

Side Bracing 3" x 8"

This trestle design can be found all across the United States. It fits right in with steam or diesel rural, backwoods, or urban. It is typical of the designs described in Kalmbach's Model Railroad Bridges and Trestles . This is also the easiest prototypical design to build. 14'

12'

Top Cap 12" x 12" Leg 12" x 12"

12' to 16' Typical

Diagonal Brace 3" x 8"

Horizontal Brace 3" x 8"

STANDARD GAUGE

NARROW GAUGE

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5-LEG "PILE" TRESTLE JIGS TJ-5Lx Part Number TJ-5LZ TJ-5LN or TJ-1021 TJ-5LNN TJ-5LHO or TJ-1012 TJ-5LHON or TJ-1032 TJ-5LGHO (w/ Leg Cutting Guide) TJ-5LGHON (w/ Leg Cutting Guide) TJ-5LS or TJ-1033 TJ-5LO or TJ-1034

TRESTLE JIG DIMENSIONS Height (H) Width (W) Scale Z 3.37" 2.37" N 3.7" 2.8" Nn3 3.7" 2.8" 6" 4.6" HO HO/HOn3 6" 4.6" HO 6" 4.6" HO/HOn3 6" 4.6" S/Sn3 8" 5.4" O/On3 10.1" 7.2"

Narrow Gauge Slot Standard Gauge Slot

N/Nn3, HO/HOn3, S/Sn3, and O/On3 Scale Jigs

Z, N, and HO Scale Jigs

5-LEG "PILE" MATERIALS PACKS TJM-5Lx Materials Pack Part Number TJM-5LZ

Scale Z

Stringers 8" x 18"

Top cap and legs 12" x 12"

Braces and Girts 3" x 8"

3/32" x 3/32"

1/16" x 1/16"

1/64" x 1/32"

Z Scale Notes: Stringers are one piece. Material supplied in 6" pieces. Get 24" pieces for long trestles. 1/16" x 1/8" (3) 3/32" x 3/32" (6) 1/64" x 1/16" (14) TJM-5LN N/Nn3

TJM-5LHO

HO/HOn3

3/32" x 3/16"1 (5)

1/8" x 1/8" (10)

HO Scale Notes: TJM-5LHO comes with HO scale 12" x 12" and 3" x 8" material. 1/8" x 1/4" (7) 3/16" x 3/16" (13) TJM-5LS S/Sn3

TJM-5LO

O/On3

5/32" x 3/8" (9)

1/4" x 1/4" (18)

Quantity of 24" pieces shown in parentheses.

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1/32" x 3/32" (26) 3/64" x 1/8" (35) 1/16" x 5/32" (46)

Santa Fe 6-LEG TRESTLE KITS (HO Scale) TJK-6SFx-HO

Kit builds seven (7) 6" tall trestle bents that span 15".

This is the original AT&SF 6-leg, pile trestle design that uses round timbers for the legs. These trestle bents are still being built today. The same basic design was also used to build square legged, frame bents where necessary. Trestles were built with both open decks and ballasted decks.

TJK-6SFRB-HO TJK-6SFSB-HO TJK-6SFRO-HO TJK-6SFSO-HO Open Deck

AT&SF, HO, Round Leg, Ballasted Deck Trestle Kit AT&SF, HO, Square Leg, Ballasted Deck Trestle Kit AT&SF, HO, Round Leg, Open Deck Trestle Kit AT&SF, HO, Square Leg, Open Deck Trestle Kit

Ballasted Deck

NOTE: Kits do not include ballast, track, or ties.

STANDARD* 6-LEG TRESTLE KITS (HO Scale) TJK-6Lx-HO Most U. S. railroads currently use trestle designs similar to Santa Fe's. The same trestle jig can be used to build a variety of prototypical trestles. All you need is different materials.

UP, Pennsy, and others TJK-6LRO-HO TJK-6LSO-HO * Standard means "other than Santa Fe."

Pennsy square timbers Std. 6 Round Leg, HO, Open Deck Trestle Kit Std. 6 Square Leg, HO, Open Deck Trestle Kit

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C&NW round legs

6-LEG TRESTLE JIG TJ-6LHO Features: - Durable acrylic construction - Adjustable leg cutting guide - Leg slots accept 1/8" x 1/8" square or 1/8" diameter wood - Different top cap slots for different bent designs

Pennsy, etc. Santa Fe Open Deck Santa Fe Ballasted Deck

6-LEG MATERIALS PACKS TJM-6Lx Materials Pack Part Number Railroad TJM-SFRB-HO AT&SF TJM-SFSB-HO AT&SF TJM-SFRO-HO AT&SF TJM-SFSO-HO AT&SF TJM-6LRO-HO Other TJM-6LSO-HO Other

Stringers

Legs

Braces

Girts

Ballasted

1/8" Diameter

1/32" x 3/32"

1/16" x 3/32"

Ballasted

1/8" x 1/8"

1/32" x 3/32"

1/16" x 3/32"

1/16" x 3/16" 4-Ply

1/8" Diameter

1/32" x 3/32"

1/16" x 3/32"

1/16" x 3/16" 4-Ply

1/8" x 1/8"

1/32" x 3/32"

1/16" x 3/32"

3/32" x 3/16" 3-Ply

1/8" Diameter

1/32" x 3/32"

1/16" x 3/32"

3/32" x 3/16" 3-Ply

1/8" x 1/8"

1/32" x 3/32"

1/16" x 3/32"

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RIO GRANDE SOUTHERN FRAME BENT builds a 120' long by 50' tall trestle. Includes enough TRESTLE KIT Kit material to build seven (7) false frame, notched frame, or true TJK-4Rx

frame trestle bents. Stringer 8" x 18"

Narrow Gauge Part Number TJK-4RZA TJK-4RN TJK-4RHO TJK-4RHOA TJK-4RS TJK-4RO

Scale Z Nn3 HOn3 HOn3 Sn3 On3

Trestle Bent Girt 6" x 8"

There are a lot of trestles on the RGS, and all the bents are a little bit different. The curved trestles in the Gallagher Creek, CO, area are the basis for the standard Black Bear RGS frame bent. The design is based on Joe Sacks' drawings in The RGS Story Vol. IV, Sundance Books, pp. 358-360.

David Bigge published the dimensions of a "typical" RGS bent in his article "Trestle Building, Rio Grande Southern Style" (Narrow Gauge and Short line Gazette, Jan/Feb, 1987, p. 22). This bent design is the based on that article. It is only available in Z and HO scales.

16' Typical

20' Typical

TJK-4RN,TJK-RHO, TJK-4RS and TJK-4RO.

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TRESTLE JIG DIMENSIONS Height (H) Width (W) Scale Z 3.37" 2.37" N 3.75" 2.75" HO 7.2" 5.2" HO 8.1" 4.8" S/Sn3 9.75" 6.75" O/On3 12.75" 8.75"

Part Number TJ-4RZA TJ-4RN* TJ-4RHO* TJ-4RHOA* TJ-4RS* TJ-4RO*

*Comes with Leg Cutting Guide.

TJ-4RZA and TJ-4RHOA

TJK-4RN, TJK-RHO, TJK-4RS and TJK-4RO

RGS TRESTLE MATERIALS PACKS TJM-4Rx

A

A

A B

B

B

C

False Frame Bent

Materials Pack Part Number TJM-FZ

Scale Z

Notched Frame Bent

True Frame Bent

Stringers 8" x 18"

Girts 6" x 8"

A 12" x 12"

B 3" x 10"

C 6" x 12"

3/32" x 3/32"

1/32" x 1/32"

1/16" x 1/16"

1/64" x 3/64"

1/32" x 1/16"

Z Scale Notes: Stringers are one piece. Same materials pack comes with TJK-4DSZ. Material supplied in 6" pieces. Get 24" pieces for long trestles. Instructions show how to build only the "False Frame" bent. Works with standard gauge. 1/16" x 1/8" (3) 3/64" x 1/16" (3) 3/32" x 3/32" (10) 1/64" x 1/16" (6) 3/64" x 3/32" (5) TJM-4RN Nn3

TJM-4RHO

HOn3

3/32" x 3/16" (5)

1/16" x 3/32" (6)

1/8" x 1/8" (17)

1/32" x 3/32" (10)

1/16" x 1/8" (8)

HO Scale Notes: TJM-4RHO comes with HO scale 12" x 12" and 3" x 8" material. TJM-4RHO is included with TJK-4RHO and TJK-4RHOA kits.

TJM-4RS TJM-4RO

Sn3 On3

1/8" x 1/4" (7)

3/32" x 1/8" (7)

5/32" x 3/8" (9)

1/8" x 5/32" (10)

Quantity of 24" pieces shown in parentheses.

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3/16" x 3/16" (23) 3/64" x 5/32" (13) 1/4" x 1/4" (31)

1/16" x 3/16" (18)

3/32" x 3/16" (11) 1/8" x 1/4" (15)

DENVER & RIO GRANDE WESTERN FRAME BENT TRESTLE KIT TJK-4Dxx Narrow Gauge ( TJK-4DNx ) or Standard Gauge ( TJK-4DSx )

Part Number TJK-4DSZ TJK-4DNN TJK-4DSN TJK-4DNHO TJK-4DSHO TJK-4DNS TJK-4DSS TJK-4DNO TJK-5DSO

Kit builds a 120' long by 47' tall trestle. Includes enough material to build seven (7) false frame, notched frame, or true frame trestle bents. Stringer 9" x 18"

Scale Z Nn3 N HOn3 HO S/Sn3 S On3 O

Girt 6" x 10"

Side Bracing 3" x 10"

A prototype D&RGW narrow gauge trestle drawing is the basis for the TJK-4DNx trestle design.

Trestle Bent

The distinctive shape (four straight legs all tilted toward the center) is seen on a number of standard gauge railroads in the late 1800's and early 1900's. These trestles are the basis for the Standard Gauge D&RGW design.

12' to 13'

15' Typical

15' Typical

TJK-4DNN,TJK-4DNHO, TJK-4DNS and TJK-4DNO.

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TJK-4DZ, TJK-4DSN, TJK-4DSHO, TJK-4DSS and TJK-4DSO.

TRESTLE JIG DIMENSIONS Height (H) Width (W) Part Number Scale TJ-4DSZ Z 3.37" 2.37" TJ-4DNN* Nn3 3.75" 2.75" TJ-4DSN* N 3.75" 2.75" TJ-4DNHO* HOn3 5.9" 4.3" TJ-4DSHO* HO 5.9" 4.3" TJ-4DNS* Sn3 8" 5.5" 5.5" TJ-4DSS* S 8" TJ-4DNO* On3 10.2" 7.6" TJ-4DSO* O 10.2" 7.6" * Comes with Leg Cutting Guide

Base 1/8" Thick 1/8" Thick 1/8" Thick 1/8" Thick 1/8" Thick 1/4" Thick 1/4" Thick 1/4" Thick 1/4" Thick

Top Plate 1/16" Thick 1/16" Thick 1/16" Thick 1/16" Thick 1/16" Thick 1/16" Thick 1/16" Thick 1/16" Thick 1/16" Thick

Standard Gauge Narrow Gauge TJ-4DSZ TJ-4DSN TJ-4DNSO TJ-4DSS TJ-4DSO

TJ-4DNN TJ-4DNHO TJ-4DNS TJ4DNO

D&RGW TRESTLE MATERIALS PACKS TJM-4Dx

A

A

A

B

B

B

A

C A

False Frame Bent

Materials Pack Part Number TJM-FZ

Scale Z

Notched Frame Bent

True Frame Bent

Stringers 9" x 18"

Girts 6" x 10"

A 12" x 12"

B 3" x 10"

C 6" x 12"

3/32" x 3/32"

1/32" x 1/32"

1/16" x 1/16"

1/64" x 3/64"

1/32" x 1/16"

Z Scale Notes: Stringers are one piece. Material supplied in 6" pieces. Get 24" pieces for long trestles. Instructions show how to build only the "False Frame" bent.

TJM-4DN TJM-4DHO TJM-4DS TJM-4DO TJM-4DOH

1/16" x 1/8" (3) 3/64" x 1/16" (3) 3/32" x 3/32" (6) 1/64" x 1/16" (8) N/Nn3 HO/HOn3 3/32" x 3/16" (5) 1/16" x 3/32" (5) 1/8" x 1/8" (10) 1/32" x 3/32" (14) 1/8" x 1/4" (7) 3/32" x 5/32" (7) 3/16" x 3/16" (14) 3/64" x 5/32" (19) S/Sn3 3/16" x 3/8" (9) 1/8" x 3/16" (9) 1/4" x 1/4" (18) 1/16" x 3/16" (25) O/On3 3/16" x 3/8" (6) 1/8" x 3/16" (5) 1/4" x 1/4" (9) 1/16" x 3/16" (12) O/On3

Quantity of 24" pieces shown in parentheses.

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3/64" x 3/32" (4) 1/16" x 1/8" (7) 3/32" x 3/16" (9) 1/8" x 1/4" (12) 1/8" x 1/4" (6)

ALAMOGORDO & SACRAMENTO MTNS. FRAME BENT TRESTLE KIT TJK-4Ax Standard Gauge

Kit builds a 120' long by 50' tall trestle. Includes enough material to build seven (7) false frame, notched frame, or true frame trestle bents.

Stringers 8" x 16"

Part Number Scale TJK-4AN N TJK-4AHO HO TJK-4AS S TJK-4AO O

Girt 6" x 10"

Side Brace 3" x 10"

Trestle Bent

The Alamogordo & Sacramento Mountains is a standard gauge logging railroad that operated in southern New Mexico in the early 1900's. There are several large trestles near Cloudcroft, NM. The one in Mexican Canyon is still standing and is the basis for this trestle bent design.

NOTE: The TJK-4RAZ builds a trestle that looks like this in Z scale.

TJK-4AN,TJK-4AHO, TJK-4AS and TJK-4AO - 21 -

TRESTLE JIG DIMENSIONS Height (H) Width (W) Scale 5" N 3.75" HO 8.1" 5.5" S 10" 7" O 15.5" 10.5"

Part Number TJ-4AN TJ-4AHO TJ-4AS TJ-4AO

Base 1/8" Thick 1/4" Thick 1/4" Thick 1/4" Thick

Top Plate 1/16" Thick 1/16" Thick 1/16" Thick 1/16" Thick

All jigs come with Leg Cutting Guide

ASM TRESTLE MATERIALS PACKS TJM-4Ax A A

Stringer Spacers 2" Thick N Scale .010" x .030" Styrene (14") .0208" x .0416" (22") HO Scale 1/32" x 1/16" (24") S Scale .0416" x .125" (44") O Scale

A B

B

B

C

False Frame Bent

Materials Pack Part Number TJM-FZ

Notched Frame Bent

Scale Z

True Frame Bent

Stringers 8" x 16"

Girts 8" x 12"

A 12" x 12"

B 4" x 10"

C 6" x 12"

3/32"x 3/32"

1/32" x 1/32"

1/16" x 1/16"

1/64" x 3/64"

1/32" x 1/16"

Z Scale Notes: Stringers are one piece. Material supplied in 6" pieces. Get 24" pieces for long trestles. Instructions show how to build only the "False Frame" bent.

TJM-4AN TJM-4AHO TJM-4AS TJM-4AO

N HO S O

1/16" x 1/8" (4)

1/16" x 3/32" (3)

3/32" x 3/32" (8)

1/32" x 1/16" (8)

3/64" x 3/32" (5)

3/32" x 3/16" (7)

3/32" x 1/8" (6)

1/8" x 1/8" (14)

1/32" x 3/32" (14)

1/16" x 1/8" (8)

1/8" x 1/4" (9)

1/8" x 3/16" (7)

5/32" x 5/16" (12) 5/32" x 1/4" (10)

Quantity of 24" pieces shown in parentheses.

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3/16" x 3/16" (19) 1/16" x 5/32" (19) 1/4" x 1/4" (26)

3/32" x 3/16" (25)

3/32" x 3/16" (11) 1/8" x 1/4" (14)

On30 TRESTLE KITS Black Bear On30 trestle kits are available in two sizes. The TALL kit builds seven (7) bents up to 11.75" tall. The SHORT kit builds seven (7) bents up to 5.5" tall. Both kits span up to 30". All kits come with the Leg Cutting Guide. The short kits come with about half the material of the tall kits. The tall jig makes it easier to build tall true frame bents. The short jig will handle most On30 modeling needs at a modest price. All these jigs come with the Leg Cutting Guide .

D&RGW Style TJK-4DOn30T Comes with materials pack TJM-DO (See Page 20).

TJK-4DOn30S Comes with materials half-pack TJM-DOH (See Page 20).

NOTE: Either materials pack works with either jig. For taller trestles just extend the wood out the bottom of the jig.

RGS Style TJK-4ROn30T Comes with materials pack TJM-RO (See Page 18).

TJK-4ROn30S Comes with materials half-pack TJM-ROH (See Page 18).

NOTE: Either materials pack works with either jig. For taller trestles just extend the wood out the bottom of the jig.

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DOUBLE TRACK TRESTLE JIGS Black Bear DOUBLE TRACK trestle jigs make it even easier to build double track trestles. The center-to-center track spacing has been set after considering (1) the NMRA Standards for straight and curved track, (2) additional space to allow for handling, coupling and un-coupling, and (3) modular standards. The jigs use the 5-Leg trestle design as a basis. All these jigs come with the

Leg Cutting Guide .

Track spacing can be adjusted to meet different circumstances. Consider the three HO trestle bents drawn to scale below. The nominal track spacing is 2.375". Any track spacing between 2.0" and 2.5" looks fine.

Part Number TJ-D5LN TJ-D5LHO TJ-D5LO

Scale N HO O

Height (H) 3.75" 6" 10.4"

Width (W) 4.2" 6.6" 11.7" - 24 -

Nominal Track Spacing 1.5" 2.375" 4.25"

COMING SOON "G" SCALE TRESTLE JIGS These Large Scale jigs are designed to build any scale between 1:20.3 and 1:32. They are based on the standard LGB 45 mm track. Details as they become available.

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Keep track of the latest developments at www.blackbearcc.com

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ARCH BRIDGE KIT ABK-x Whether it's in the backwoods of a narrow gauge logging operation, or tucked away in the trees on a modern pike, this charming bridge will look great on your layout! Though the bridge framework appears to curve, it's actually made of all straight pieces. You can build any number of these beautiful bridges quickly and easily! Also includes jigs for vertical pier trestle s for both narrow and standard gauge bridges. The vertical pier trestle bents can be used anywhere you need them on your layout. Part Number Scale ABK-N N/Nn3 ABK-HO HO/HOn3 ABK-S S/Sn3 ABK-O O/On3

Upper Gusset (6"x8")

Vertical Post (8"x12") Stringer (8"x8") Brace Plate (6"x8")

Diagonal Brace (6"x8")

Pier Top Plate (12"x18")

Top Chord (12"x12") Floor Beams (8"x12")

Pier (18" DIA)

Bottom Chord (12"x12")

Diagonal Pier Brace (6"x12") Lower Gusset (6"x8") Knee Brace (6"x8")

Cross Brace (8"x12") Horizontal Pier Brace

Shoe (8"x12")

(6"x12")

NOTE: NBW's not shown.

ARCH BRIDGE MATERIALS PACK ABM-x Full Size BRIDGE 12" x 12" 8" x 12" 8" x 8" 6" x 8" PIER 12" x 18" 6" x 12" 18" DIA NBW's

ABM-N Wood Size 3/32"x3/32" 1/16"x3/32" 1/16"x1/16" 1/32"x1/16"

ABM-HO ABM-S ABM-O Qty Wood Size Qty Wood Size Qty Wood Size 48" 1/8"x1/8" 60" 3/16"x3/16" 72" 1/4"x1/4" 96" 3/32"x1/8" 168" 1/8"x3/16" 216" 3/16"x1/4" 12" 3/32"x3/32" 24" 1/8"x1/8" 24" 3/16"x3/16" 48" 1/16"x3/32" 72" 3/32"x1/8" 96" 1/8"x3/16"

Qty 96" 288" 48" 144"

3/32"x1/8" 12" 1/8"x3/16" 12" 3/16"x1/4" 12" 1/4"x3/8" 12" 1/32"x3/32" 24" 1/16"x1/8" 36" 3/32"x3/16" 48" 1/8"x1/4" 48" 1/8" Dowel 12" 3/16" Dowel 24" 1/4" Dowel 24" 3/8" Dowel 48" GL-5066 4 Sps GL-5093 7 Sps GL-5123 7 Sps GL-0016 13 Sps

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ARCH BRIDGE JIG AB-x

ARCH BRIDGE JIG DIMENSIONS Part Number Scale Height (H) AB-N or AB-2011 N 2.6" AB-HO or AB-2012 HO 4.7" AB-S or AB-2013 S 6.1" AB-O or AB-2014 O 7.6"

Width (W) 3.8" 7" 9.5" 12.5"

50'-9" H

15' W

24'-11"

15'-1"

ANY HEIGHT

46'-8"

Comes with a Chopper Template (here shown 30% of full size) to help you "chop" all those weird angles. Chopper Template - Black Bear Arch Bridge

D1

TOP CHOR

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OP 4-T RD HO PC TO

TO PC HO RD 4-T OP

D1

TOP CHO RD 2 DIA G DIA ONAL BR GO AC NA E1 LB &K RA T NE CE DIA OP C EB 2 GO HO RA CE TO R BO PC NAL D 3 TTO BR HO M AC RD E 3 4-B OT TO M

R ITE 1M CE TOP RA L B RACE NA GO EE B DIA & KN

2 RD CHO TOP M 2 TO OT ACE EB AC AL BR BR ON EE N G K D3 DIA 1& OR 3 CE RA CH CE LB OP BRA M NA T O G L O DIA NA TT GO -BO DIA RD4 O H PC TO

DIA GO & K NAL B NE E B RACE RA CE 1 MIT TO P ER

TOP CHOR

TRUSS BRIDGE KIT TBK-x Every layout has a place for this great looking standard timber truss bridge. In fact, you probably have several gaps you need to cross. The easiest of all the Black Bear bridges to build, you can make them almost any length you want. Combine two or more together for a really impressive bridge span. Use several truss designs and detail work to create a variety of bridges. The kit has enough materials to build any one of these truss bridges: * No tension rods * Chord straddling tension rods * In-line tension rods A jig is included for building the vertical pier end s for both narrow and standard gauge bridges. The vertical piers can be used anywhere on your layout. Nut, Bolt, & Washer (NBW)

Part Number Scale TBK-N N/Nn3 TBK-HO HO/HOn3 TBK-S S/Sn3 TBK-O O/On3

Top Chord (12"x12") Vertical Post (12"x12")

Stringer (8"x8")

Diagonal Brace (12"x12") Tension Rod (2" DIA)

Diagonal Stop (6"x12") Pier Top Plate (12"x18")

Floor Beams (8"x12")

Diagonal Pier Brace (6"x12") Pier (18" DIA) Bottom Chord (12"x12")

Shoe (8"x12") Horizontal Pier Brace (6"x12")

TRUSS BRIDGE MATERIALS PACK TBM-x Full Size BRIDGE

TBM-N Wood Size

Qty

TBM-HO Wood Size Qty

TBM-S Wood Size

Qty

TBM-O Wood Size

Qty

12" x 12" 8" x 12" 8" x 8" 6" x 12" PIER 12" x 18"

3/32"x3/32" 1/16"x3/32" 1/16"x1/16" 1/32"x3/32"

72" 96" 24" 6"

1/8"x1/8" 3/32"x1/8" 3/32"x3/32" 1/16"x1/8"

108" 168" 24" 6"

3/16"x3/16" 1/8"x3/16" 1/8"x1/8" 3/32"x3/16"

144" 216" 48" 8"

1/4"x1/4" 3/16"x1/4" 3/16"x3/16" 1/8"x1/4"

192" 288" 48" 12"

3/32"x1/8"

36"

1/8"x3/16"

48"

3/16"x1/4"

72"

1/4"x3/8"

96"

6" x 12" 18" Dia 2" ROD NBW's

1/32"x3/32" 1/8" Dowel .015" Wire GL-5066

18" 12" 36" 4 Sps

1/16"x1/8" 3/16" Dowel .025 Wire GL-5093

30" 24" 48" 5 Sps

3/32"x3/16" 1/4" Dowel .032" Wire GL-5123

40" 24" 72" 5 Sps

1/8"x1/4" 3/8" Dowel .047" Wire GL-0016

60" 48" 72" 8 Sps

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TRUSS BRIDGE JIG TB-x

TRUSS BRIDGE JIG DIMENSIONS Part Number Scale Height (H) Width (W) TB-N or TB-3011 N 2.9" 5" TB-HO or TB-3012 HO 3.7" 8.9" TB-S or TB-3013 S 5" 12" TB-O or TB-3014 O 6.7" 16.1"

14'-11" 68'-4" 11'

64'-8"

Includes jigs for building Standard Gauge and Narrow Gauge Piers

Each materials pack can build one of these great looking bridges.

No tension rods

Chord Straddling Tension Rods

In-Line Tension Rods

or LONGER !

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DECK BRIDGE KIT DBK-x Got another river to cross? Or a mountain to climb? Here's a bridge that will get you there. Our Timber Deck Bridge not only looks great, but it can be made nearly any length you need to get your track across that span. The bridge can be used for either standard or narrow gauge. Use the timber Deck Bridge with our trestle and other bridges to create an interesting and intricate network of bridges.

Part Number Scale DBK-N N/Nn3 DBK-HO HO/HOn3 DBK-S S/Sn3 DBK-O O/On3

DECK BRIDGE MATERIALS PACK DBM-x Full Size 12" x 18" 12" x 12" 8" x 18" 6" x 12" 6" x 6" 3" x 8" 2" Dia NBW'S

DBM-N 3/32"x1/8" 3/32"x3/32" 1/16"x1/8" 1/32"x3/32" 1/32"x1/32" 1/32"x1/16" .015" Wire GL-5066

12" 48" 60" 24" 36" 36" 48" 4 Sps

DBM-HO 1/8"x3/16" 24" 1/8"x1/8" 96" 3/32"x3/16" 96" 1/16"x1/8" 36" 1/16"x1/16" 60" 1/32"x3/32" 60" .025" Wire 96" GL-5093 6 Sps

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DBM-S 3/16"x1/4" 3/16"x3/16" 1/8"x1/4" 3/32"x3/16" 3/32"x3/32" 1/32"x1/8" .032" Wire GL-5123

24" 120" 144" 48" 96" 96" 144" 6 Sps

DBM-O 1/4"x3/8" 24" 1/4"x1/4" 168" 3/16"x3/8" 192" 1/8"x1/4" 72" 1/8"x1/8" 120" 1/16"x3/16" 120" .047" Wire 162" GL-0016 11 Sps

DECK BRIDGE JIG DB-x P/N

SCALE

Length (L)

DB-N or DB-4011 DB-HO or DB-4012 DB-S or DB-4013 DB-O or DB-4014

N HO S O

5" 7.75" 10.37" 14"

NOTE: S and O scale jigs are made in two parts.

14'

67'

15'

13.5'

14' REF

61'

8'-10"

Adjust the length of the standard bridge between 56' and 69' by adjusting the location of the end assembly. Make a 52' bridge by removing a of braces.

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MIDWEST PRODUCTS BRIDGE KITS Midwest Products has long been known for producing high quality model airplane and model boat kits. Mike Barrett, president of Black Bear Construction Co., designed these kits for Midwest Products and wrote the instruction manuals. All Midwest Products kits are labeled according to the modeling skills required to successfully complete the project. SKILL LEVEL 1 - No prior building experience required. Skill Level 1 kits have been designed for the person who has no prior experience building wood kits. Skill Level 1 kits utilize simple hand tools and basic building techniques that can be applied to more advanced models. Some parts in Skill Level 1 kits require trimming and fitting. SKILL LEVEL 2 - Experience cutting and fitting parts required. Skill Level 2 kits have been designed for the person who has some prior experience building wood kits. All Skill Level 2 kits require some cutting, fitting, and shaping of parts. All Midwest Products bridge kits feature . . . . . Micro-Cut quality basswood parts Detailed, step-by-step, illustrated "Success Series" construction manual Little or no prior experience required Conformance to applicable NMRA Standards Note: Track and ties not included in any kits. And we aren't kidding about "Success Series". If you follow the instructions, you will build a fine looking bridge.

SKILL LEVEL 2, HO SCALE * "Zero-clearance" design for floor or plywood layouts * Includes instructions for building prototypical floor for use on layouts with detailed scenery * All braces and chords pre-cut and bevelled * Unique interlocking design and assembly jig speeds construction and adds strength * Grandt Line NBW's Specifications Overall Length:14-5/16" (104' in "HO" Scale) Clear Span: 13-3/8" (97' in "HO" Scale) Height: 4-1/16" (29' in "HO" Scale) Outside Width (Straight Track): 3-1/16" Inside Width (Straight Track): 2-3/16"

Part No. MW-3054 Part No. MP-FXHO is Black Bear's prototype floor conversion kit. - 33 -

* Three building options: SKILL LEVEL 2, HO Scale * Includes two assembly jigs: Straight trestle Vacuum formed Trestle Jig for Curved trestle assembling trestle bents "S-curve" trestle Patented Trestle Buddy for accurately installing the trestle Specifications Six bents spanning up to 14" (100' HO Scale) Height: 6" (43' HO Scale) Width of bents at base: 3-3/8" Bent spacing: 1-5/8" to 2" (11.7' - 14.5' HO Scale)

Part No. MW-3051

SKILL LEVEL 1, HO Scale * "Zero Clearance" design allows use on a floor or plywood layout * Works with ALL HO track, including Bachmann E-Z Track * Pre-beveled angle posts * Pre-cut wood channel for top and bottom chords Specifications Clear Span: 8" (58' HO Scale) Overall Length: 10-3/8" Height: 2" Outside with straight track: 2-9/16" Outside with 18" radius track: 3-1/4"

Part No. MW-3050

The Trestle Buddy helps you in these ways: The Trestle Buddy consists of a chain of ts that temporarily attach to the track, the trestle bents, and the sub-roadbed to help the modeler install a trestle.

Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No.

Keeps trestle top caps aligned in a plane

Provides reference for measuring trestle bent heights

Maintains spacing of trestle bents

Aligns trestle with roadbed

MW-3049 , HO Scale, 12" (Shown) MW-3049S , Single Trestle Buddy t MW-3049B , HO Scale, 24" MW-3049C , HO Scale, 36" - 34 -

Holds bents in place while they are bonded to scenery

The Trestle Buddy conforms to any shape of track and any type of rail/tie track. The bent top cap can be any dimension between 1/8" and 5/32".

SKILL LEVEL 2, HO SCALE NOTE: * Pre-cut end s Midwest Products has * Stringer stock discontinued this kit, but we * Grandt Line NBW's wtill have some in stock. * Includes two assembly jigs: 1. Corner jig for accurately mitered corners. 2. End jig simplifies construction of end s. * Pre-cut and beveled side frame * Drill bit and music wire for tension rods and pinned corners * Customizing instructions for shorter span or narrow gauge

Specifications Span: up to 8-1/4" (60' HO Scale) Overall Length: up to 10-3/8" Height: up to 2-5/32" Width: 2-7/16" (16' HO Scale)

Part No. MW-3052

SKILL LEVEL 2, HO SCALE * Special instructions for building "zero-clearance" version for floor layout * Compatible with all kinds of sectional and integrated roadbed track * Includes corner jig for accurately mitered corners * Drill bit and music wire for tension rods and pinned corners * Customizing instructions for shorter span * Pre-cut and beveled side frame * Grandt Line NBW's Specifications * Stringer stock Clear Span: 10" (72' HO Scale) Overall Length: 11-7/8" Height: 2-5/32" Outside Width: 3-1/2"

Part No. MW-3053

SKILL LEVEL 1, O SCALE * Includes instructions for adding prototypical floor for use on layouts with detailed scenery * "Zero-clearance" design for floor or plywood layouts * Compatible with all "O", Lionel, and "O27" scale track * All pieces pre-cut or notched Specifications * Music wire tension rods Overall Length:14-1/4" (57' in "O" Scale) * Grandt Line NBW's Clear Span: 11-1/2"

Part No. MW-3060

NOTE: Midwest Products has discontinued this kit, but we wtill have some in stock.

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Height: Outside Width (Straight Track): Inside Width (Straight Track):

4" 5-1/4" 4"

NEW

FROM KALMBACH

Model Railroader's Guide to Bridges, Trestles & Tunnels

A MODERN UPDATE TO SOME CLASSIC TOPICS P/N

BK-0004

88 pages of modern modeling photos and close-ups of the prototypes. It's all original material.

This book has lots of great photos showing modeling and weathering tips. The assembling and finishing of many popular kits is also addressed.

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FROM CARSTENS

Bridge & Trestle Handbook By Paul Mallery

AN EXCELLENT REFERENCE BOOK FOR RESEARCHING AND DEG MODEL RAILROAD STRUCTURES

156 pages of photos, drawings, explanations, and background on why bridges and trestles are built the way they are.

This book emphasizes the prototype design part of the project.

Part No. BK-0001 - 37 -

FROM KALMBACH Model Railroad Bridges & Trestles A compilation of articles from Model Railroader Magazine

AN EXCELLENT REFERENCE BOOK FOR MODELING RAILROAD STRUCTURES

151 pages of photos, drawings, and schematics to help you build the most realistic bridges and trestles ever.

This book emphasizes the model building part of the project.

Part No. BK-0002 - 38 -

TOOLS NorthWest Shortline NW-1001 NWSL Chopper (L = 7½O) NW-1002 NWSL Chopper II This is their latest model - Aluminum base with green cutting mat. NW-1003 NWSL Chopper III Like Chopper, with L = 18O NW-1004 NWSL True Sander NW-1008 Single Edge Chopper Blades (8 ea.) NorthWest Shortline Chopper

X-Acto or Excel XT-3001 XT-3205 XT-0002 XT-0234 XT-0235 XT-0239 XT-3220 XT-3350 XT-3360 XT-3370

No. 1 Utility Knife w/ Blade & Safety Cap No. 5 Utility Knife (For Razor Saws) No. 11 Utility Knife Blade (Pack of 5) No. 234 Razor Saw Blade, .75"x4.5", 40 Teeth/Inch No. 235 Razor Saw Blade, 1"x4.5", 40 Teeth/Inch No. 239 Razor Saw Blade, 1.25"x 5.5", 54 Teeth/Inch Double Ended Pin Vise Fine Pointed Tweezers Pointed Tweezers Self-Closing, Pointed Tweezers

Drill Bits - In the sizes you need for NBW's and Wire: DR0078 DR0076 DR0072 DR0070 DR0068 DR0064 DR0060

Pin Vise

Scriber

.016" DIA .020" DIA .025" DIA .028" DIA .031" DIA .036" DIA .040" DIA

DR0056 DR0055 DR0053 DR0052 DR0050 DR0046

PIN-220

SS-0001

.0465" DIA .052" DIA .0595" DIA .0635" DIA .070" DIA .081" DIA

Swivel Head Pin Vise

Steel Scriber

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Precision Square - Ideal for squaring up your bridges. SQ-0003

3" Base Precision Square

Sanding Sticks

Sanding Stick with ¼” Wide Replaceable Belt Replacement Belt SS-2501 120 Grit Sanding Stick with Belt - RED SS-2502 240 Grit Sanding Stick with Belt - BLUE SS-2503 320 Grit Sanding Stick with Belt - GREEN SS-2504 400 Grit Sanding Stick with Belt - YELLOW SS-2505 600 Grit Sanding Stick with Belt - BLACK SS-2806 120 Grit Replacement Belt SS-2807 240 Grit Replacement Belt SS-2808 320 Grit Replacement Belt SS-2809 400 Grit Replacement Belt SS-2810 600 Grit Replacement Belt SS-3000 Full Set of Five Sanding Sticks

Xuron Cutters X-2175B X-2193

Track Cutter Will cut Z, N, HO, and S scale track. Hard Wire and Cable (HWAC) Cutter Speced to cut music wire up to .040" diameter.

Midwest Products Hand Tools MW-1126 Easy Cutter MW-1127 Easy Cutter Replacement Blade MW-1128 Super Easy Cutter MW-1122 Easy Cutter Pro MW-1124 Ruler / Scale Lumber Gauge MW-1123 Hobby & Craft Square

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3" Square

From Mt. Albert Scale Lumber FRACTIONAL INCH BASSWOOD - 24" LENGTH WD-00501 WD-005015 WD-00502 WD-00503 WD-00504 WD-00505 WD-00506 WD-0101 WD-01015 WD-0102 WD-0103 WD-0104 WD-0105 WD-0106 WD-0108 WD-0110 WD-0112 WD-0114 WD-0116 WD-015015 WD-01502 WD-01503 WD-01504 WD-01505 WD-01506 WD-0202 WD-0203 WD-0204 WD-0205 WD-0206 WD-0208 WD-0210 WD-0212 WD-0214 WD-0216

1/64 x 1/32 1/64 x 3/64 1/64 x 1/16 1/64 x 3/32 1/64 x 1/8 1/64 x 5/32 1/64 x 3/16 1/32 x 1/32 1/32 x 3/64 1/32 x 1/16 1/32 x 3/32 1/32 x 1/8 1/32 x 5/32 1/32 x 3/16 1/32 x 1/4 1/32 x 5/16 1/32 x 3/8 1/32 x 7/16 1/32 x 1/2 3/64 x 3/64 3/64 x 1/16 3/64 x 3/32 3/64 x 1/8 3/64 x 5/32 3/64 x 3/16 1/16 x 1/16 1/16 x 3/32 1/16 x 1/8 1/16 x 5/32 1/16 x 3/16 1/16 x 1/4 1/16 x 5/16 1/16 x 3/8 1/16 x 7/16 1/16 x 1/2

.017 x .017 .017 x .047 .017 x .063 .017 x .094 .017 x .125 .017 x .156 .017 x .188 .031 x .031 .031 x .047 .031 x .063 .031 x .094 .031 x .125 .031 x .156 .031 x .188 .031 x .250 .031 x .313 .031 x .375 .031 x .438 .031 x .500 .047 x .047 .047 x .063 .047 x .094 .047 x .125 .047 x .156 .047 x .188 .063 x .063 .063 x .094 .063 x .125 .063 x .156 .063 x .188 .063 x .250 .063 x .313 .063 x .375 .063 x .438 .063 x .500

WD-0303 WD-0304 WD-0305 WD-0306 WD-0308 WD-0310 WD-0312 WD-0314 WD-0316 WD-0404 WD-0405 WD-0406 WD-0408 WD-0410 WD-0412 WD-0414 WD-0416 WD-0424 WD-0432 WD-0505 WD-0506 WD-0508 WD-0510 WD-0512 WD-0514 WD-0516 WD-0524 WD-0532

3/32 x 3/32 3/32 x 1/8 3/32 x 5/32 3/32 x 3/16 3/32 x 1/4 3/32 x 5/16 3/32 x 3/8 3/32 x 7/16 3/32 x 1/2 1/8 x 1/8 1/8 x 5/32 1/8 x 3/16 1/8 x 1/4 1/8 x 5/16 1/8 x 3/8 1/8 x 7/16 1/8 x 1/2 1/8 x 3/4 1/8 x 1 5/32 x 5/32 5/32 x 3/16 5/32 x 1/4 5/32 x 5/16 5/32 x 3/8 5/32 x 7/16 5/32 x 1/2 5/32 x 3/4 5/32 x 1

.094 x .094 .094 x .125 .094 x .156 .094 x .188 .094 x .250 .094 x .313 .094 x .375 .094 x .438 .094 x .500 .125 x .125 .125 x .156 .125 x .188 .125 x .250 .125 x .313 .125 x .375 .125 x .438 .125 x .500 .125 x .750 .125 x 1.000 .156 x .156 .156 x .188 .156 x .250 .156 x .313 .156 x .375 .156 x .438 .156 x .500 .156 x .750 .156 x 1.000

K & S STEEL MUSIC WIRE - 18" KS-0015 KS-0025 KS-0032 KS-0047 KS-0078

.015" DIA (2" N Scale) .025" DIA (2" HO Scale) .032" DIA (2" S Scale) .047" DIA (2" O Scale) .078" DIA (2" G Scale)

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WD-0606 WD-0608 WD-0610 WD-0612 WD-0612 WD-0612 WD-0612 WD-0612 WD-0808 WD-0810 WD-0812 WD-0814 WD-0816 WD-0824 WD-0832 WD-1010 WD-1012 WD-1014 WD-1016 WD-1024 WD-1032 WD-1212 WD-1214 WD-1216 WD-1224 WD-1232 WD-1414 WD-1416 WD-1424 WD-1432 WD-1616 WD-1624 WD-1632

3/16 x 3/16 3/16 x 1/4 3/16 x 5/16 3/16 x 3/8 3/16 x 7/16 3/16 x 1/2 3/16 x 3/4 3/16 x 1 1/4 x 1/4 1/4 x 5/16 1/4 x 3/8 1/4 x 7/16 1/4 x 1/2 1/4 x 3/4 1/4 x 1 5/16 x 5/16 5/16 x 3/8 5/16 x 7/16 5/16 x 1/2 5/16 x 3/4 5/16 x 1 3/8 x 3/8 3/8 x 7/16 3/8 x 1/2 3/8 x 3/4 3/8 x 1 7/16 x 7/16 7/16 x 1/2 7/16 x 3/4 7/16 x 1 1/2 x 1/2 1/2 x 3/4 1/2 x 1

.188 x .188 .188 x .250 .188 x .313 .188 x .375 .188 x .438 .188 x .500 .188 x .750 .188 x 1.000 .250 x .250 .250 x .313 .250 x .375 .250 x .438 .250 x .500 .250 x .750 .250 x 1.000 .313 x .313 .313 x .375 .313 x .438 .313 x .500 .313 x .750 .313 x 1.000 .375 x .375 .375 x .438 .375 x .500 .375 x .750 .375 x 1.000 .438 x .438 .438 x .500 .438 x .750 .438 x 1.000 .500 x .500 .500 x .750 .500 x 1.000

DO-0116 DO-0108 DO-0316 DO-0104 DO-0308

HARDWOOD DOWELS

Ties from Mt. Albert Scale Lumber

1/16" x 12" Dowel (Actual dia = .083") 1/8" x 23" Dowel 3/16" x 23" Dowel 1/4" x 23" Dowel 3/8" x 23" Dowel

Note: Contour ties are cut with a thin profile so they can be used to replace ties used on flex track or sectional track.

MT. ALBERT SHEET BASSWOOD 4" WIDE SHEETS WST-700 1/32 x 4 x 24 in Plain Basswood Sheet WST-701 1/16 x 4 x 24 in Plain Basswood Sheet WST-702 1/8 x 4 x 24 in Plain Basswood Sheet WST-703 1/4 x 4 x 24 in Plain Basswood Sheet WST-720 .040 in - 1/16 x 4 x 24 in Scribed Siding WST-721 .060 in - 1/16 x 4 x 24 in Scribed Siding WST-722 .090 in - 1/16 x 4 x 24 in Scribed Siding WST-723 .125 in - 1/16 x 4 x 24 in Scribed Siding WST-740 HO Scale 4 in Clapboard 4 x 24 in WST-741 S Scale 4 in Clapboard 4 x 24 in WST-742 O Scale 4.5 in Clapboard 4 x 24 in WST-760 HO Scale 12 in Board & Batten 4 x 24 in WST-761 S Scale 12 in Board & Batten 4 x 24 in WST-762 O Scale 12 in Board & Batten 4 x 24 in 6" WIDE SHEETS WST-750 HO Scale 4 in Clapboard 6 x 24 in WST-751 S Scale 4 in Clapboard 6 x 24 in WST-752 O Scale 4.5 in Clapboard 6 x 24 in

HO SCALE ACCESSORIES ST-0102 ST-0202 ST-0402 ST-0302

HO Scale Stringer Stock -24 in Pair - HO Scale Stringer Stock -24 in Bulk (3 or more) - HO Stringer Stock -24" HO Abutment - 3 pair

MT. ALBERT HO SCALE BASSWOOD 24" LENGTH

Part HO Number Size MA-182HO Scale Bridge Ties - 500 ea. WSH-0102 1 x 2 MA-170HO-7x9 Scale- 8 ft Cross Tie WSH-0103 1 x 3 MA-171HO-7x9 Scale- 8.5 ft Cross Tie WSH-0104 1 x 4 MA-172HO-7x9 Scale- 16 ft Switch Tie WSH-0106 1 x 6 MA-173HO-4x9 Contour- 8 ft Cross Tie WSH-0108 1 x 8 MA-174HO-4x9 Contour- 8.5 ft Cross Tie WSH-0110 1 x 10 MA-175HO-4x9 Contour- 16 ft Switch Tie WSH-0112 1 x 12 MA-176HOn3-5x7 Scale- 6 ft Cross Tie WSH-0202 2 x 2 MA-177HOn3-5x7 Scale- 6.5 ft Cross Tie WSH-0203 2 x 3 MA-178HOn3-5x7 Scale- 12 ft Switch Tie WSH-0204 2 x 4 MA-179HOn3-4x7 Contour- 6 ft Cross Tie WSH-0206 2 x 6 MA-180HOn3-4x7 Contour- 6.5 ft Cross Tie WSH-0208 2 x 8 MA-181HOn3-4x7 Contour- 12 ft Switch Tie WSH-0210 2 x 10 WSH-0212 2 x 12 S SCALE TIES WSH-0303 3 x 3 MA-282S Scale Bridge Ties - 500 ea. WSH-0304 3 x 4 MA-270S Scale-7x9 Scale- 8 ft Cross Tie WSH-0306 3 x 6 MA-271S Scale-7x9 Scale- 8.5 ft Cross Tie WSH-0308 3 x 8 MA-272S Scale-7x9 Scale- 16 ft Switch Tie WSH-0310 3 x 10 MA-273S Scale-4x9 Contour- 8 ft Cross Tie WSH-0312 3 x 12 MA-274S Scale-4x9 Contour- 8.5 ft Cross Tie WSH-0404 4 x 4 MA-275S Scale-4x9 Contour- 16 ft Switch Tie WSH-0406 4 x 6 MA-276Sn3 Scale-5x7 Scale- 6 ft Cross Tie WSH-0408 4 x 8 MA-277Sn3 Scale-5x7 Scale- 6.5 ft Cross Tie WSH-0410 4 x 10 MA-278Sn3 Scale-5x7 Scale- 12 ft Switch Tie WSH-0412 4 x 12 MA-279Sn3 Scale-4x7 Contour- 6 ft Cross Tie WSH-0606 6 x 6 MA-280Sn3 Scale-4x7 Contour- 6.5 ft Cross Tie WSH-0608 6 x 8 MA-281Sn3 Scale-4x7 Contour- 12 ft Switch Tie WSH-0610 6 x 10 WSH-0612 6 x 12 O SCALE TIES WSH-0614 6 x 14 MA-382O Scale Bridge Ties - 500 ea. WSH-0616 6 x 16 MA-370O Scale-7x9 Scale- 8 ft Cross Tie WSH-0618 6 x 18 MA-371O Scale-7x9 Scale- 8.5 ft Cross Tie WSH-0808 8 x 8 MA-372O Scale-7x9 Scale- 16 ft Switch Tie WSH-0810 8 x 10 MA-373O Scale-4x9 Contour- 8 ft Cross Tie WSH-0812 8 x 12 MA-374O Scale-4x9 Contour- 8.5 ft Cross Tie WSH-0814 8 x 14 MA-375O Scale-4x9 Contour- 16 ft Switch Tie WSH-0816 8 x 16 MA-376On3 Scale-5x7 Scale- 6 ft Cross Tie WSH-0818 8 x 18 MA-377On3 Scale-5x7 Scale- 6.5 ft Cross Tie WSH-1010 10 x 10 MA-378On3 Scale-5x7 Scale- 12 ft Switch Tie WSH-1012 10 x 12 MA-379On3 Scale-4x7 Contour- 6 ft Cross Tie WSH-1014 10 x 14 MA-380On3 Scale-4x7 Contour- 6.5 ft Cross Tie WSH-1016 10 x 16 MA-381On3 Scale-4x7 Contour- 12 ft Switch Tie WSH-1018 10 x 18 WSH-1212 12 x 12 WSH-1214 12 x 14 WSH-1216 12 x 16 WSH-1218 12 x 18 WSH-1220 12 x 20 WSH-1222 12 x 22 WSH-1224 12 x 24

HO SCALE TIES

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Actual Size .011" x .023" .011" x .034" .011" x .046" .011" x .069" .011" x .092" .011" x .115" .011" x .138" .023" x .023" .023" x .034" .023" x .046" .023" x .069" .023" x .092" .023" x .115" .023" x .138" .034" x .034" .034" x .046" .034" x .069" .034" x .092" .034" x .115" .034" x .138" .046" x .046" .046" x .069" .046" x .092" .046" x .115" .046" x .138" .069" x .069" .069" x .092" .069" x .115" .069" x .138" .069" x .161" .069" x .184" .069" x .207" .092" x .092" .092" x .115" .092" x .138" .092" x .161" .092" x .184" .092" x .207" .115" x .115" .115" x .138" .115" x .161" .115" x .184" .115" x .207" .138" x .138" .138" x .161" .138" x .184" .138" x .207" .138" x .230" .138" x .253" .138" x .276"

MT. ALBERT S SCALE BASSWOOD 24" LENGTH Part Number

S Scale Size

Actual Size

WSS-0102 WSS-0103 WSS-0104

1x2 1x3 1x4

.016" x .031" .016" x .047" .016" x .063"

WSS-0106 WSS-0108 WSS-0110 WSS-0112 WSS-0202 WSS-0203 WSS-0204 WSS-0206 WSS-0208 WSS-0210 WSS-0212 WSS-0303 WSS-0304 WSS-0306 WSS-0308 WSS-0310 WSS-0312 WSS-0404 WSS-0406 WSS-0408 WSS-0410

1x6 1x8 1 x 10 1 x 12 2x2 2x3 2x4 2x6 2x8 2 x 10 2 x 12 3x3 3x4 3x6 3x8 3 x 10 3 x 12 4x4 4x6 4x8 4 x 10

WSS-0412 WSS-0606 WSS-0608 WSS-0610 WSS-0612 WSS-0614 WSS-0616 WSS-0618 WSS-0808 WSS-0810 WSS-0812 WSS-0814 WSS-0816 WSS-0818 WSS-1010 WSS-1012 WSS-1014 WSS-1016 WSS-1018 WSS-1020 WSS-1212 WSS-1214 WSS-1216 WSS-1218 WSS-1220 WSS-1222 WSS-1224

MT. ALBERT O SCALE BASSWOOD 24" LENGTH Part Number

O Scale Size

Actual Size

WSO-0102 WSO-0103 WSO-0104

1x2 1x3 1x4

.021" x .042" .021" x .063" .021" x .083"

.016" x .094" .016" x .125" .016" x .156" .016" x .188" .031" x .031" .031" x .047" .031" x .063" .031" x .094" .031" x .125" .031" x .156" .031" x .188" .047" x .047" .047" x .063" .047" x .094" .047" x .125" .047" x .156" .047" x .188" .063" x .063" .063" x .094" .063" x .125" .063" x .156"

WSO-0106 WSO-0108 WSO-0110 WSO-0112 WSO-0202 WSO-0203 WSO-0204 WSO-0206 WSO-0208 WSO-0210 WSO-0212 WSO-0303 WSO-0304 WSO-0306 WSO-0308 WSO-0310 WSO-0312 WSO-0404 WSO-0406 WSO-0408 WSO-0410

1x6 1x8 1 x 10 1 x 12 2x2 2x3 2x4 2x6 2x8 2 x 10 2 x 12 3x3 3x4 3x6 3x8 3 x 10 3 x 12 4x4 4x6 4x8 4 x 10

.021" x .125" .021" x .167" .021" x .208" .021" x .250" .042" x .042" .042" x .063" .042" x .083" .042" x .125" .042" x .167" .042" x .208" .042" x .250" .063" x .063" .063" x .083" .063" x .125" .063" x .167" .063" x .208" .063" x .250" .083" x .083" .083" x .125" .083" x .167" .083" x .208"

4 x 12 6x6 6x8 6 x 10 6 x 12 6 x 14 6 x 16 6 x 18 8x8 8 x 10 8 x 12 8 x 14 8 x 16 8 x 18 10 x 10 10 x 12 10 x 14 10 x 16 10 x 18 10 x 20 12 x 12 12 x 14 12 x 16

.063" x .188" .094" x .094" .094" x .125" .094" x .156" .094" x .188" .094" x .219" .094" x .250" .094" x .281" .125" x .125" .125" x .156" .125" x .188" .125" x .219" .125" x .250" .125" x .281" .156" x .156" .156" x .188" .156" x .219" .156" x .250" .156" x .281" .156" x .313" .188" x .188" .188" x .219" .188" x .250"

WSO-0412 WSO-0606 WSO-0608 WSO-0610 WSO-0612 WSO-0614 WSO-0616 WSO-0618 WSO-0808 WSO-0810 WSO-0812 WSO-0814 WSO-0816 WSO-0818 WSO-1010 WSO-1012 WSO-1014 WSO-1016 WSO-1018 WSO-1020 WSO-1212 WSO-1214 WSO-1216

4 x 12 6x6 6x8 6 x 10 6 x 12 6 x 14 6 x 16 6 x 18 8x8 8 x 10 8 x 12 8 x 14 8 x 16 8 x 18 10 x 10 10 x 12 10 x 14 10 x 16 10 x 18 10 x 20 12 x 12 12 x 14 12 x 16

.083" x .250" .125" x .125" .125" x .167" .125" x .208" .125" x .250" .125" x .292" .125" x .333" .125" x .375" .167" x .167" .167" x .208" .167" x .250" .167" x .292" .167" x .333" .167" x .375" .208" x .208" .208" x .250" .208" x .292" .208" x .333" .208" x .375" .208" x .417" .250" x .250" .250" x .292" .250" x .333"

12 x 18 12 x 20 12 x 22 12 x 24

.188" x .281" .188" x .313" .188" x .344" .188" x .375"

WSO-1218 WSO-1220 WSO-1222 WSO-1224

12 x 18 12 x 20 12 x 22 12 x 24

.250" x .375" .250" x .417" .250" x .458" .250" x .500"

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Grandt Line NBW's have been selected to model typical hardware for 2" diameter iron rods. Select NBW's for other applications from the table below. WASHER SIZE IN OTHER SCALES

GL-5066 (N Scale) 35 per sprue

GL-5093 (HO Scale) 20 per sprue

N

HO

S

O

5-1/2"

3"

2-1/4"

1-5/8"

9-1/2"

5-1/4"

3-7/8"

2-7/8"

6-1/2"

4-3/4"

3-5/8"

9"

6-3/4"

GL-5123 (S Scale) 20 per sprue

GL-0016 (O Scale) 10 per sprue

Packages for modeling NBW's on trestles: TJN-N - 15 sprues of GL-5066 NBW's for modeling N and HO scale trestles. TJN-S - 25 sprues of GL-5093 NBW's for modeling S and O scale trestles.

Approximately 10x actual size. (PDF File not to scale.) N Scale HO Scale GL-5066 .014" post Use .016" to .020" Dia. Drill

GL-5093 .020" post Use .025" to .036" Dia. Drill

O Scale

S Scale

GL-0016 .040" post Use .044" to .052" Dia. Drill

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GL-5123 .020" post Use .025" to .036" Dia. Drill

Paint, Stain, Glue, etc. Floquil Paint - Oil Based 1 Ounce bottles. Paint and Stain MUST be shipped UPS Ground. Please provide a street address. Shipments cannot be made to Post Office Boxes. FL-0006 Dust FL-0013 Grimy Black FL-0017 Weathered Black FL-0073 Rust FL-0086 Grime FL-0601 Zinc Chromate Primer (For metal only. Prevents rusting.) Dio-Sol Thinner and Solvent (Keeps Floquil paint compatible with plastics.) FL-1001 Dio-Sol Thinner and Solvent - 1 Ounce FL-2001 Dio-Sol Thinner and Solvent - 2 Ounce Testors Flat Clear Acrylic TS-4636 Flat Clear Acryl - 1 oz. Bottle Paint over glue ts or residue with air brush or paint brush and the gloss (and the glue t) will disappear. A-West Surface Treatments 4 ounce bottles - Comes with complete instructions. AW-0001 Weather-It for Wood Ages unpainted wood. Achieves different results with different woods. Not a paint or stain. Useful for old paint effects and making plaster look like concrete. AW-0002 Blacken-It for Metal Works on most metals except aluminum or stainless steel. Not a paint. Conducts electricity and can be soldered. Useful for “rusting” corrugated steel. AW-0003 Patina-It for Copper Produces shades of blue-green on copper, brass, and bronze. Not a paint. “Corrosive” effect on white metal produces a pewter-gray-black patina.

A-West Products

Black Bear Water Based Stain WS-0108 This is the best product there is for staining lots of wood fast. Bulk application gives wood a light finish with a touch of weathered gray: soak wood with undiluted stain, rinse in water, air dry. Super RC Z 56 Glue Z-56 This glue provides a flexible, transparent glue t. It can be cleaned up with water before it dries. It can be cleaned up with alcohol after it dries. It’s like the old Wilhold RC 56 canopy glue.

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GREAT THINGS TO FIND AT www.blackbearcc.com PHOTOS

- www.blackbearcc.com/photos.htm

There are some really great layout and bridge photos that modelers have sent in. Many times you can find an example of just what you are looking for. Or, you can get an idea of how a completed bridge will look on your layout.

BARGAINS

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Check here for the best prices on discontinued items. There are also some FACTORY SECONDS . These are jigs that have some kind of cosmetic defect, but are perfectly functional for building bridges. FACTORY SECONDS are sold at half price and can save you some real money.

PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION Most of the drawings that come with the jigs and kits are available on-line. Start by looking in the price lists. Then look at the product descriptions. Click on some of the icons and links that look like what you want. No luck? Send me an e-mail: [email protected]

PRODUCT UPDATES

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As improvements are made to Black Bear products and documentation, the instructions are updated. The RECALLS & UPDATES section is a way of communicating these improvements to those who have already purchased the products.

CATALOG UPDATES

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This is the latest version of the printed catalog. You can keep up-to-date on the latest changes.

FAQ'S - www.blackbearcc.com/faqs.htm These are the most "frequently asked questions." If you need an answer quickly, check here.

CLINIC HANDOUTS

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HOW TO ORDER Things to Consider Call us for help estimating your wood requirements. You can order the amount of wood, wire, and NBW's you need. Prepay your order by check or money order, or charge it to Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express, or JCB. Or use Paypal and send your money to [email protected]. Shipping Please add $7.00 to the cost of your order for shipping and handling. US orders are shipped 2-Day Priority US Mail, UPS Ground, or Fedex Ground. Other North American orders are mailed by air. Ground shipping is free for Continental US orders over $70.00. Customers outside North America pay actual shipping charges, with a minimum shipping charge of $7.00. Add 40% to your total bill to cover the insured, air mail shipping charges. We will refund any overcharges. Rush Service is available: Pay actual shipping charges for UPS or Fedex shipping.

Black Bear Construction Co., Inc. PO Box 26911 (512) 467-8400

Austin, Texas 78755-0911 FAX (512) 985-5110 www.blackbearcc.com