01-23-2015, 09:31 PM
If they are optional, then I would go for them.
I think they should not be higher/heavier than the running rails. I have an idea that some bridges with metal decks and no ballast may have angle iron instead of rail.
The only common item is probably that the rails bend inwards at the ends, but they may or may not meet; may bend down into the ballast; have a formed, pointy end.
There are seldom tie plates under the guard rails (I won't say never).
I think they should not be higher/heavier than the running rails. I have an idea that some bridges with metal decks and no ballast may have angle iron instead of rail.
The only common item is probably that the rails bend inwards at the ends, but they may or may not meet; may bend down into the ballast; have a formed, pointy end.
There are seldom tie plates under the guard rails (I won't say never).
David
Moderato ma non troppo
Perth & Exeter Railway Company
Esquesing & Chinguacousy Radial Railway
In model railroading, there are between six and two hundred ways of performing a given task.
Most modellers can get two of them to work.
Moderato ma non troppo
Perth & Exeter Railway Company
Esquesing & Chinguacousy Radial Railway
In model railroading, there are between six and two hundred ways of performing a given task.
Most modellers can get two of them to work.