I’m going to thank you first ! I’m sick of ducking and just ordered hinges ! This is probably the most straightforward and easiest solution!!! I like that you show how it wasn’t a first shot and needed tweaking!!
Thanks and I’m glad it’s helping you. That’s why I make the videos! The hinges were such a simple solution once I figured out what I wanted. Hope it works for you
Good progress Dave, love the "just keep working 'til you get it right." Planning can be overrated, but a well-thought through concept is always a good start. Looks great!
Awesome video. Dave. And you are right….i often bump my head or shoulders on my duck under. My next (and final) layout will have some sort of lift bridge. 😊
Great job, Dave. You can tell you put a lot of effort into the thought process. It looks like it will be a sound design. This will only serve to help out to expedite the rest of the build and with future projects going forward. I agree with your idea to get the lift section fully ironed out and resolved taking your time. It's not something to be rushed through unless you're fine with doing it over once the trains are up and running. An easy solution for keeping the lift bridge up is installing counter balance weights on each side with guy strand cable, (aircraft cable) and weights, similar to a double hung windows
I admire your persistence in constructing the bridge especially considering the different angles your dealing with. It all equates to a very original design. I'm amazed how well the track aligns. I think the final outcome is going to be very exciting. Thanks for taking us behind the layout, something you haven't been able to do before. I think that should be very interesting back there. Great progress! Its coming together....slow and steady!
So glad you went to all wood. I was thinking the rod would end up making the hole enlarged and unlevel. Now some foam under the bridge to dampen the noise. Turned out nice
Thanks! I was initially thinking about weight savings but then realized stability was much more important. I do hope putting some foam under it will muffle the noise a bit,
Well done Dave! This video's a good illustration how sometimes layout features aren't built as much as they evolve, if that makes sense. Anyway, that's a very finely crafted lift!
Dang, I forgot how big(tall) O gauge track rail was, lol I'm used to gargrave, atlas, fastrack lower profile rail. I think 0/27 track looks more scale. The lift bridge looks great man, well executed for sure. I agree with you, who wants to look at big hinges on the layout. You got that looking sweet.
O gauge rail and toes are Standard Gauge. I said ties. They are just regained to o gauge. O gauge track is like 10 ft tall. Waylon tires are way out of scale. Phone Justin translate what I say. Piece of s*** phone
Thanks so much! Yeah hi-rail is definitely high and I also prefer the profile of the O27 track. If I could have purchased new O27 I probably would have done that.
You've accomplished a lot, Dave. The angle on the lift bridge access is a great achievement. I'm sure it was a lot of trial and error before came out the way you wanted it, but you got it working alright. Looking to more exciting developments!
I'd say the combination of an angled bridge and a drop-end are quite unique, and falls into the catagory of, "They said it Couldn't be Done, but I Done it...!" The dowel pins are a very good idea, because there will be some 'looseness' in this sooner or later. As for cutting the current when the bridge is lifted, I'd recommend good ol' micro switches, perhaps 5 Amp rated? What's important is that the current is cut as soon as the track is lifted enough to derail wheels. That said, what you've done has already started me thinking about something similar... Lastly, Thank You Sir, for your creativity and willingness to experiment...!
Very nice. Everything is coming along quite nicely. Have you thought about an O72 switch at either end of the extension, so you could still run through the tunnel? I’m not sure if I missed anything. Either way, everything looks just perfect. An excellent video, as always.
Thanks! I had thought about switches and keeping the tunnel, and that would probably be a great thing to do. But I figured I’d stay with the no switches rule for now. Later, who knows
@@dagryffynhobby I understand that, for sure. My outer two loops have no switches, so I can run my ‘fat wheel’ Marx engines. The new, inner loop, has switches. I’m waiting until after York, to finish that loop. Hopefully, I can find what I need there. It’s not usually the case.
I’m working on my lift bridge as well but not quite happy with it. Could you please tell me what hinges you are using or link? Thanks. I’m using menards track as well and I have a bigger gap I need to close.
Thank You Dave, great idea's Happy Railroading
. The trial N error engineering of the lift bridge was truly enjoyable to watch N learn of something new. 👍
Thanks!
Great progress, Dave! It’s really coming together. 👍
Thanks! And I’m loving the Menards bridge along the wall. Now I have to wire it up!
Great progress, Dave, and some good solutions to the lift bridge issue. 😎👍
Thanks 👍
Best custom lift bridge I've seen. Great engineering, nothing wrong with prototyping to final design.
Thank you so much
I’m going to thank you first ! I’m sick of ducking and just ordered hinges ! This is probably the most straightforward and easiest solution!!! I like that you show how it wasn’t a first shot and needed tweaking!!
Thanks and I’m glad it’s helping you. That’s why I make the videos! The hinges were such a simple solution once I figured out what I wanted. Hope it works for you
Good progress Dave, love the "just keep working 'til you get it right." Planning can be overrated, but a well-thought through concept is always a good start. Looks great!
Thanks so much. I’m always happier hands on
Love that track test car.👍 Awesome job on the lift bridge. You gave me ideas for my layout upgrade.
I thought you’d like it 😉 Inspiring each other makes this such a fun hobby!
Awesome video. Dave. And you are right….i often bump my head or shoulders on my duck under. My next (and final) layout will have some sort of lift bridge. 😊
Thanks! Now that the bridge works, I’m so thankful I didn’t cut corners and just do a duck under. I would be so unhappy with that!
Dave... I'm the same way, trial and error. Job well done ! 👍
Thanks so much!
Great job, Dave. You can tell you put a lot of effort into the thought process. It looks like it will be a sound design. This will only serve to help out to expedite the rest of the build and with future projects going forward. I agree with your idea to get the lift section fully ironed out and resolved taking your time. It's not something to be rushed through unless you're fine with doing it over once the trains are up and running.
An easy solution for keeping the lift bridge up is installing counter balance weights on each side with guy strand cable, (aircraft cable) and weights, similar to a double hung windows
Thank so much! Counter weights on a cable, hmm, hadn’t thought of that. I’ll have to check that out
I admire your persistence in constructing the bridge especially considering the different angles your dealing with. It all equates to a very original design. I'm amazed how well the track aligns. I think the final outcome is going to be very exciting. Thanks for taking us behind the layout, something you haven't been able to do before. I think that should be very interesting back there. Great progress! Its coming together....slow and steady!
Thanks so much. I’m excited about the changes and so far things are coming together so well.
Planning and building new is my favorite also I’m jealous of your space you have sweet drawbridge work 😎👊
Thanks so much. After spending years with N Scale in tiny places, I’m super thankful to have the space that I do now.
So glad you went to all wood. I was thinking the rod would end up making the hole enlarged and unlevel. Now some foam under the bridge to dampen the noise. Turned out nice
Thanks! I was initially thinking about weight savings but then realized stability was much more important. I do hope putting some foam under it will muffle the noise a bit,
Paint would make it look great. Good to learn something new.
I’ll get to the paint eventually.
Looks good. There are a lot of different ways to make a lift bridge.
Thanks my friend. There sure are!
Well done Dave! This video's a good illustration how sometimes layout features aren't built as much as they evolve, if that makes sense. Anyway, that's a very finely crafted lift!
Thanks so much. I definitely feel like the bridge, and the layout itself, evolves as it goes. That’s what I find so exciting about the hobby
Dang, I forgot how big(tall) O gauge track rail was, lol I'm used to gargrave, atlas, fastrack lower profile rail. I think 0/27 track looks more scale. The lift bridge looks great man, well executed for sure. I agree with you, who wants to look at big hinges on the layout. You got that looking sweet.
O gauge rail and toes are Standard Gauge. I said ties. They are just regained to o gauge. O gauge track is like 10 ft tall. Waylon tires are way out of scale. Phone Justin translate what I say. Piece of s*** phone
Thanks so much! Yeah hi-rail is definitely high and I also prefer the profile of the O27 track. If I could have purchased new O27 I probably would have done that.
@@frankmarkovcijr5459 🤣🤣dont cha just hate that text-to-speech....but we still continue to use it...???
Great video Dave! Glad to see I’m not the only one that does trial and error! The layout is coming along nice.
Thanks so much. Sometimes it’s the best way to go.
Awesome job Dave on that bridge impressive indeed really like the way you’re going with your layout enjoy your videos take care keep building
Thanks so much!
Great ideas! The main thing is if it works for you then it works!
Thanks! It’s working for me so far!
I like it when done keep going my friend 🧡
Thanks
Fantastic work! The gaps are really minimal. It looks very well built and smooth.
Thanks so much!
WOW!!! Great Job!! Your usual fine skills!!!
Thank you!
You've accomplished a lot, Dave. The angle on the lift bridge access is a great achievement. I'm sure it was a lot of trial and error before came out the way you wanted it, but you got it working alright. Looking to more exciting developments!
Thanks! I’m surprised it has turned out as well as it has
Love it so far Dave. Is there any chance you could do a video on how you cut your tubular track to shape ?
Thanks! I’ll try to include that in an upcoming video. I have a few methods and I don’t really like any of them!
So far so good absolutely enjoy yourself an take your time great video!
Thanks. This is my favorite part of the hobby and for once I’m enjoying taking it slowly!
Awesome job at the lift bridge!
Thanks!
Sounds like a plan. You got this !
Thanks!
Good work. You'r very clever!
Thank you!
I'd say the combination of an angled bridge and a drop-end are quite unique, and falls into the catagory of, "They said it Couldn't be Done, but I Done it...!"
The dowel pins are a very good idea, because there will be some 'looseness' in this sooner or later.
As for cutting the current when the bridge is lifted, I'd recommend good ol' micro switches, perhaps 5 Amp rated?
What's important is that the current is cut as soon as the track is lifted enough to derail wheels.
That said, what you've done has already started me thinking about something similar...
Lastly, Thank You Sir, for your creativity and willingness to experiment...!
Thanks so much. I have employed switches and they are working wonderfully.
nice job as always
Thank you!
I think it turned out great!
Thank you!
Impressive!
Thanks!
Slowly And Surly and A Whole Lot of Passion.that’s the Recipe for Model Railroading.
It sure is!
Very nice. Everything is coming along quite nicely. Have you thought about an O72 switch at either end of the extension, so you could still run through the tunnel? I’m not sure if I missed anything. Either way, everything looks just perfect. An excellent video, as always.
Thanks! I had thought about switches and keeping the tunnel, and that would probably be a great thing to do. But I figured I’d stay with the no switches rule for now. Later, who knows
@@dagryffynhobby I understand that, for sure. My outer two loops have no switches, so I can run my ‘fat wheel’ Marx engines. The new, inner loop, has switches. I’m waiting until after York, to finish that loop. Hopefully, I can find what I need there. It’s not usually the case.
Looks like a switch is in the future on the outer loop.
Nope, not a real one anyway. Maybe a couple fake ones just for the look
Great work Dave! Your walk through puts ours to shame! Can you link the hinges you used?
Thank you! I’ll put the link in the video description
I love the new layout look so far Great Job Dave can't wait to see your next video on whatever you're up bud oh are you going 2 York this Fall?
Thanks so much. I do hope to be at York. Probably Friday Saturday
Don’t Forget you are The Biggest Crittic of that Layout.
I sure am. But I also love it!
I’m working on my lift bridge as well but not quite happy with it. Could you please tell me what hinges you are using or link? Thanks. I’m using menards track as well and I have a bigger gap I need to close.
The hinges and dowel pins I used are in the video description. Good luck, take your time and you’ll get there.
I wish I could show you my trainset
Send me an email (in video description)