Pecos River Bridge

This is the preparation work I am doing for a clinic I want to do for either the National Model Railroad Association's (NMRA) Lone Star Region (LSR) or Division 3 of the LSR. This structure is the first of the required twelve towards the "Structures" Achievement Program. This is a way to share in the construction techniques used in building this bridge in Z scale.

	Brief discussion about history of crossing the Pecos River showing some books and photos.
	Describe the scaling process

Limited photos

Compromises to model (selective compression and two tracks)

Concept of construction

Build bridge and if successful...

Build module

Design bridge

Deck

Sides

Sections

Paint and weather

Design piers

Semi-laminated balsa

Sanding and sanding sealer

Paint

Details and weathering

Track

Guard rail

Hand rail

Weathering bridge

Weathering piers