How far apart should trestles be?

Place each trestle at 1.2m intervals which allows the scaffold boards to be adequately supported. Then open each up to the height required, ensure the locking pins are properly located. Now place the scaffold boards on to the trestles, they should be supported at least every 1.2m.

What is the best gauge for a garden railway?

32 mm Gauge track is popular when modelling a 2′ line (especially for Steam Powered locomotives) as it provides the most accurate representation of the prototype and there are devotees of other gauges but on balance, 45 mm remains the gauge of choice for the majority.

What gauge is a garden railway?

A garden railway’s scale tends to be in the range of 1/32 (Gauge 1) to 1/12 (1:12), running on either 45 mm (1.772 in) or 32 mm (1.26 in) gauge track. 1/32 scale (1:32) is also called “three-eighths scale” meaning 3/8 of an inch on the model represents one foot on the real thing.

What is the minimum size of a trestle scaffold platform?

Trestle scaffolds Proper access must be provided, eg a ladder. The platform must be a minimum of 600mm wide and the boards supported, no more than 1.2m apart.

Are trestles banned?

You can have unguarded trestles on site for other purposes (carrying materials, etc.) but in terms of standing on them, as the construction press headlines said back in 2005; “trestles are now banned”.

What size is G scale trains?

Large scale or G scale ( 45 mm or 13⁄4 inches, G gauge) is a track gauge for model railways which, because of its size and durability, is often used outdoors.

Can you run HO trains outside?

The simple answer to your question is that HO trains, regardless of brand, are not suited for outdoor use. One, the plastics used are not UV resistant, and they will be damaged by continued exposure to heat and sun.

What scale is O gauge?

Different Gauges

What is the difference between Gauge 1 and G gauge?

“Gauge 1: 1.75” (44.45mm), Correct for standard gauge prototypes modeled in 1:32 scale. G Scale: Originally termed by LGB, ‘G’ for ‘gross’ (big). Correct for 1 meter gauge European prototypes modeled in 1:22.5 scale. Called IIm in Europe (45mm gauge).

What’s the best way to build a trestle?

The result is a clean, open framework that both supports the track and looks good on top of a trestle or other bridge construction. You could “toenail” (angle) screws or nails through that roadbed right into the caps of your bents, if you wished, and many people have.

Which is an example of a garden railroad trestle?

To the right is an example of a garden railroad trestle that uses a single strip of wood for the crossbars and adds sway bracing on top of the pieces. It is built by Dayton-area garden railroader Denny LaMusga and featured on the title graphic of our Pimerindex page. Click for a bigger photo.

Who was the first company to make trestles?

BridgeMasters was the first with a modular trestle system, incorporating straight and curved units, which could be joined together, allowing railroaders to configure any combination they desired. Customers also preferred dark creosote like appearance to natural wood tones, and again BridgeMasters was first to supply pre-finished product.

What are the characteristics of a garden train?

Trestles 101. One of the most common characteristics of garden railroads is the timber trestle, a sight common in hilly terrain a century ago and still visible today in some out-of-the-way places.