https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/12/raised-second-track.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=raised-second-track Model railroads and model trains Thu, 06 Jan 2022 10:49:58 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/12/raised-second-track.html#comment-56148 Thu, 06 Jan 2022 10:49:58 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6384#comment-56148 Cutting down to the baseboard for the supports will provide better strength and stability.
   
For realism anyway, each bridge pier would need a substantial plinth.

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/12/raised-second-track.html#comment-55987 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 01:00:38 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6384#comment-55987 Can you add a big picture of the layout so that we can figure out suitable ideas for the modification ?

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/12/raised-second-track.html#comment-55982 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 00:37:27 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6384#comment-55982 Perhaps you can make your own base under the elevated track from 1/4” or 3/8” plywood and make your own posts on either side of the elevated track with wood or plastic I beams. From evergreen plastics.

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/12/raised-second-track.html#comment-55962 Mon, 27 Dec 2021 16:55:54 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6384#comment-55962 If you/re looking to put a track directly above another track, or a road, something like a viaduct support should work. Several are available from vendors like Micro-Engineering.

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