03-19-2011, 07:34 PM
Well Gary , the way that work has bin going that may be possible. I hope the work picture is better for you in Texas, over here The shop is down to part time hours 
. But, on a more pleasant note I am happy to finally show off some real progress. I added The tower/bridge tenders control room to the center of the move-able section. It's made from some styrene with windows and other plastic bits from my parts box. On a real bridge this would control the signals and derails on both approaches as well as the vertical motion of the lift section.
The platform underneath it is for a set of transformers and possibly an oil switch or other controls.
It's just a utilitarian shack meant to look like it's built from sheet metal. I did not attach the roof, so that I could add the window glazing when the paint and weathering are finished. I still need to install safety railings , ladders, and the wire support tower. The tower will be located dead center of the bridge, straddling the control room.Here is a shot of the roof.
It is actually a left over section of decking from a Walthers car float. I glued some " I " beams to the rail supports to represent were the old the transformers were mounted but relocated to a safer location.
. But, on a more pleasant note I am happy to finally show off some real progress. I added The tower/bridge tenders control room to the center of the move-able section. It's made from some styrene with windows and other plastic bits from my parts box. On a real bridge this would control the signals and derails on both approaches as well as the vertical motion of the lift section.
It's just a utilitarian shack meant to look like it's built from sheet metal. I did not attach the roof, so that I could add the window glazing when the paint and weathering are finished. I still need to install safety railings , ladders, and the wire support tower. The tower will be located dead center of the bridge, straddling the control room.Here is a shot of the roof.
It is actually a left over section of decking from a Walthers car float. I glued some " I " beams to the rail supports to represent were the old the transformers were mounted but relocated to a safer location.
My other car is a locomotive, ARHS restoration crew