Dear friends,

I am constructing a huge eldon layout and a large portion needs to be elevated above the base track. I need a recommendation about how to support the track. The original tresstles are of course quite inadequate. I was thinking about using Masonite cut out to size under the elevated track and then making supports where needed. Whatever I use needs to flex slightly. Any recommendations? Thanks, :thumbsup:Dr. Bill

Dear friends,

I am constructing a huge eldon layout and a large portion needs to be elevated above the base track. I need a recommendation about how to support the track. The original tresstles are of course quite inadequate. I was thinking about using Masonite cut out to size under the elevated track and then making supports where needed. Whatever I use needs to flex slightly. Any recommendations? Thanks, :thumbsup:Dr. Bill

Your right on track. Masonite, 2x's and drywall screws work great and they take paint/sealer well, I've built several tracks in this manner. Or you could spend a little extra and buy one of those way cool stainless steel bridges I've been seeing on ebay as of late....depending on your layout this could be a very nice "feature".

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thanks, great ideas. Dr. Bill

First, find some old Aurora AFX trestle stacks.

We have used wood 1 x 2s (or less) with an Aurora "single" stackable trestle piece screwed to the underside of each end.

Cut the 1 x long enough for the span, prepare the ends as mentioned above and stack the trestle pieces to the required height.

Works great!

Jim Norton
Huntsville, AL

Jim, Thanks alot! sounds like a good way to go....:thumbsup: Bill