My solution is to get some 2x4s and re-enforce the opening with bracing, so that everything stays square. I also saw a video on Youtube that shows a better way to construct a bridge so I am gonna incorporate some of those ideas. The newer trackage will allow more fluid movement, here is an update on what I have done so far:
In my eyes it almost replicates the setup at Durand, with the yard and the wye tracks, however that is not what I am necessarly modeling. The double track extends about 2/3 of the total mainline instead of only 1/3 of the main. This setup of the double-track will allow one train to run similtaniously while another train can switch out the main yard and not disrupt mainline run-throughs. At each end of the double track is an equalateral turnout, instead of using the #6s. I haven't had issues with these turnouts and I find them unique used this way, this will make for some interesting signal arrangments. Having the single track across the bridge instead of double track will make the bridge easier to maintain as well. Let's not forget the double diamond, which was the single diamond before, the older one I have will go back in place for the second diamond, and is louder than the newer one, yes even HO diamonds wear down, LOL. I have some of the double track in place that I started this past weekend.
Hoping to have this done in the next few weeks or so, the new job takes up most of the rest of my day during the week, but otherwise is going well. Sooner or later I should be able to get a camera and start posting my layout vids again as I know many enjoyed those.
Justin J386
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