Quote from: port perran on January 22, 2026, 11:21:57 AMMy thoughts are that it isn't really relevant to an LMS themed layout and to me the double access steps on either side look a little strange.

Double access is fairly common at very large and busy stations but not at smaller ones.

Thanks! Yes, it was the double-access and its height (being slightly too tall) that were my main concerns.

My thoughts are that it isn't really relevant to an LMS themed layout and to me the double access steps on either side look a little strange.

Double access is fairly common at very large and busy stations but not at smaller ones.

I kit bashed this Ratio SR concrete footbridge to give alternative directions of ascent on each platform because the platforms are staggered. You would not provide an access route just to a platform end, as you have at the back of your model.

The Ratio kit also has open supports as mentioned above, and is an SR modular design. Helps my layout look southern.

Bob G

Kind of reminds me of the old Lone Star footbridge

The footbridge would also look better with intermediate landings on the four main staircases, with an equal number of risers to each side. The headroom (i.e. top of track to u/s of the main span) should be no less than 35mm to represent approximate standard headroom clearances. Say 40mm just in case!

Tim 

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I hope they didn't shatter when they landed on the ground.

OR

"Should have gone to Iceland"

I'll get my coat.

Fully enclosed supports weren't common - they should be opened out to four columns (with or without cross bracing). You might also want to consider adding smoke deflectors for a period feel.

Are you aiming for something prototypical? I ask as it doesn't shout "LMS" to me - lattice sided bridges were much more characteristic of the railway than metal sheet or concrete sided ones. Have a look at some photos of the real thing - there's plenty to be found online.

I have DCC and DC (different layouts) and it retrospect I'd just be a straight DC guy (I like roundy roundy stuff too). Personally I'd see if you can go to a show and pickup a 2nd hand MRC Tech 4 or Tech 2, just make sure that it works before buying.  I picked up a 2nd hand Dual Tech4 for CDN$40, and I also have an old Tech 2, both work great with everything from my 45 yr old ROCO and Farish stuff right up to my latest Kato / Atlas / Minitrix

G.

A good paint job including some smoke staining above the tracks, some advertising hoardings, lots of humans and maybe some barrows under the steps should see that blend in nicely.
It would look even better if you could somehow add some cover to the pedestrian areas, I reckon

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