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Black Bear Trestle Kit, TJK-4RZA
Z Scale Rio Grande Southern Frame Bent Trestle Kit

This is a typical RGS trestle design. It can be used with standard gauge or narrow gauge. There is no Zn3 that we know of, but we are ready when it shows up! Meanwhile it will look great with the steam locomotives you've got.

This kit comes with everything you need to build a 55' tall x 110' long trestle.

Scale Size:
55' Tall x 110' Long

Actual Size:
3" Tall x 6" Long

Typical Bent Spacing:
12' to 15' (.9" to 1.1")

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Construction Jig and Instructions
This kit comes with a "4-leg" assembly jig that allows the frame bent to be modeled to look a lot like the prototype without the difficulty of construction.. A FRAME BENT is characterized by horizontal sills that interrupt the vertical legs. They were common in southern Colorado and New Mexico where the trees don't grow as tall as the do in other parts of the country. All the instructions, drawings, and documentation you need is included with the jig. The step-by-step instructions show how to build the bents and install the trestle in your layout. The jig can be purchased separately if you already have all the wood you need.

Materials Pack
Wood is supplied in 6" long pieces. Wood is available in 24" lengths to make it easier to build long and tall trestles. There is enough bracing material to install diagonal braces and girts throughout the trestle. If you want to build a trestle twice as tall, buy two materials packs. If you want to build a trestle twice as tall and twice as long, buy four materials packs. You can buy as many materials packs as you need without having to buy another jig.

WOOD SIZES TO USE
PartPrototype"Z" Scale
A12" x 12"1/16" x 1/16"
B3" x 10"1/64" x 3/64"
C6" x 12"1/32" x 1/16"
Girts6" x 8"1/32" x 1/32"
 1 pc. Stringers 18" x 18"3/32" x 3/32"



Z Scale, RGS, Frame Bent Trestle Jig, TJ-4RZA
Included in the Kit.


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H = 3-3/8"
W = 2-3/8"



Z Scale Frame Bent Trestle Materials Pack, TJM-FZ
Included in the Kit.
Works with any of the Z Scale Frame Bent Trestle Jigs, TJ-4xxZ.


Materials Pack Bill of Materials, TJM-FZ
Prototype Size Fractional Inch Equivalent Qty of 6" Pieces Enclosed
12" x 12" 1/16" x 1/16" 21
Approx. 3" x 10" 1/64" x 3/64" 23
6" x 8" 1/32" x 1/32" 8
Girts 6" x 10" 1/32" x 1/32" 8
6" x 12" 1/32" x 1/16" 12
18" x 18" 3/32" x 3/32" 2
Small Rubber Bands 7 - 8
6" Strip of acrylic to use as a construction aid. 1


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