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General Category => N Gauge Discussion => Topic started by: ohlavache on April 06, 2021, 03:13:54 PM

Title: Bridge compatible with Peco R1 and R2 curves
Post by: ohlavache on April 06, 2021, 03:13:54 PM
Hello.
Does anyone know model bridges compatible with the following curved tracks?
- Peco ST-12, R1 228mm
- Peco ST-15, R2 263.5mm
To clarify, I'm looking for a model that would be available for the two radii listed.
Thanks by advance for your help.
Bye.
Title: Re: Bridge compatible with Peco R1 and R2 curves
Post by: ohlavache on April 07, 2021, 05:31:17 PM
No one has an idea?  ??? :'(
Title: Re: Bridge compatible with Peco R1 and R2 curves
Post by: Jim Easterbrook on April 07, 2021, 05:37:15 PM
The only curved bridge I've used is the Faller Landwasser viaduct which is 193 mm radius. Faller do some 225 mm radius segments (222543) but not a complete bridge, as far as I can see.
https://www.faller.de/gb/en/Products/Track-gauges/N-selection/Scenic-modelling/Slip-roads-exits-bridges/6-Track-beds-curved-sid15242.html (https://www.faller.de/gb/en/Products/Track-gauges/N-selection/Scenic-modelling/Slip-roads-exits-bridges/6-Track-beds-curved-sid15242.html)
Title: Re: Bridge compatible with Peco R1 and R2 curves
Post by: Ali Smith on April 07, 2021, 05:38:50 PM
I expect somebody knows, but they may have been at work this afternoon. It's not unusual for people to do this.
Title: Re: Bridge compatible with Peco R1 and R2 curves
Post by: zwilnik on April 07, 2021, 06:01:25 PM
as the Ratio viaduct comes in sections, you could build it with each section joined at an angle and fill in the gaps at the back with more plasticard stonework.
Title: Re: Bridge compatible with Peco R1 and R2 curves
Post by: jpendle on April 07, 2021, 06:02:47 PM
Hi,

Curved bridges are fairly unusual on the prototype. Railways tended to be built straight and flat!

One option would be to use a card model of a straight bridge, from Metcalfe or Scalescenes et al,  and bash it to make a curved bridge.

Regards,

John P
Title: Re: Bridge compatible with Peco R1 and R2 curves
Post by: ntpntpntp on April 07, 2021, 06:12:32 PM
I did look around and came to the same conclusion as Jim, ie. the readily available Faller stuff doesn't match Peco radii.

Probably something best built yourself from scratch.
Title: Re: Bridge compatible with Peco R1 and R2 curves
Post by: Bealman on April 08, 2021, 01:51:33 AM
Yes, I think a scratch build is probably the only option. As already noted, curved bridges on the prototype are fairly rare, and where they do exist, it's a gentle curve. (Landwassser excepted)