NASG Dispatch Articles: Structures - Bridges
An 1890 Bridge Upgrade Inspires a Model
Issue:
2022 #4 July
Page:
26
Author:
Steve Monson
Description:
The author details the history of the Lindstorm wooden trestle bridge owned by the St Paul & Duluth Railroad, including prototype period photos. The author shares how he modeled a compressed version of it on his own layout.
Big Bridge
Issue:
1992 #6 December
Page:
21
Author:
Mike Palmiter
Description:
The author describes how he tackled building the New York's Upper Manhattan NYC Railroad bridge over the Harlem River. Includes model photos.
Building a Bascule Bridge
Issue:
2008 #6 December
Page:
18
Author:
William Young
Description:
This article covers the construction of an operating bridge to allow easy entrance into the model railroad room. A brief description of how the model was built, and a few photos are included.
How About a Bascule Bridge
Issue:
2006 #2 April
Page:
24
Author:
Dick Karnes
Description:
The author describes the Walthers HO-scale Bascule bridge kit he built. It is plenty big for use in S-scale.
Jeff's Junction
Issue:
2006 #2 April
Page:
5
Author:
Jeff Madden
Description:
The author suggests the styrene bridges, especially non-craftsman style ones, would be a good addition to S-scale.
Just an Old Concrete Bridge
Issue:
1989 #1 February
Page:
7
Author:
Ernie Horr
Description:
The author builds a ballasted-deck bridge from scratch. The articles also provides a parts list, construction diagrams, and a photo of the finished model.
Modifying an Atlas HO Pony Truss Bridge for S-gauge
Issue:
2001 #6 December
Page:
19
Author:
Dan De Santis
Description:
A detailed assembly diagram and step-by-step instructions describe how to do the modifications.
Oldman's Creek Girder Bridge
Issue:
2019 #3 May
Page:
15
Author:
Joe Kimber
Description:
The author describes how he scratchbuilt a two-track through-girder bridge. Includes photos and diagrams.
Short & Easy
Issue:
2013 #1 February
Page:
11
Author:
Edwin C. Kirstatter
Description:
This article describes how the author converted an HO-scale Bachmann starter set's bridge for S-scale use as a steel truss country road bridge.
Short and Easy
Issue:
1992 #4 August
Page:
17
Author:
Kent Singer
Description:
Making bridge railings, as contributed by John Long.
Simple 200 Foot Pratt Through Truss Bridge
Issue:
2020 #4 July
Page:
16
Author:
Randy Griggs
Description:
The author describes how he decided upon which bridge he needed for his 36" gap on his layout, describes how he built it. Includes construction photos.
Wooden Truss Bridges Built the Right Way
Issue:
2018 #4 July
Page:
4
Author:
Steve Monson
Description:
The author describes how a Howe bridge gains its strength. He provides templates and a step-by-step guide to building such a bridge. Also included are construction photos.