Black Bear Construction Co. Five Leg Trestle Kit, TJ5LO

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Black Bear Trestle Kit, TJK-5LO
O Scale Standard Gauge and On3 Narrow Gauge

This is the classic five-leg trestle design. It has been in use from the late 1800's to the present. Steam or diesel locomotives go great with this timeless design. This kit comes with everything you need to build a 40' tall x 120' long trestle.

This bent is characterized by legs that extend all the way from the ground up to the top cap. They often rested on sills at the base.

Scale Size:
40' Tall x 120' Long

Actual Size:
10" Tall x 30" Long

Typical Bent Spacing:
12' to 15' (3" to 3.8")

Look at the Jig

Look at the Materials Pack

Construction Jig and Instructions
This kit comes with the popular 5-leg assembly jig. All the instructions, drawings, and documentation you need is included with the jig. Six pages of step-by-step instructions show how to install the trestle in your layout and install finishing details. Two full size drawings show you how to build double tall and double wide trestle bents. The jig can be purchased separately if you already have all the wood you need.

Materials Pack
Wood is supplied in bulk - 24" long pieces. That makes 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 double track trestle, buy two materials packs. If you want to build a double track trestle twice as tall, buy four materials packs. You can buy as many materials packs as you need without having to buy another jig.

NBW Pack
An NBW Pack (TJN-S) for O scale trestle kits is available under O Scale Kits > Accessories.

O/On3 Scale Trestle Jig, TJ-5LO
Included in the Kit.
O Scale Standard Gauge and On3 Narrow Gauge
This is the same acrylic jig as TJ-O and TJ-1034.

Look at the Drawings that come with this Jig.
Page 1 Page 2

Photo of HO scale jig.

H = 10-1/8"
W = 7-1/4"

Laser cut acrylic with 1/4" thick base and 1/16" top plate.
Builds standard gauge O,and narrow gauge On3 trestle bents.
Easily cleaned with soap and water.
White glue does not stick to the jig.
Slots work with 1/4" x 1/4" wood.
Clearance hole keeps glue away from the jig and lets you clean the glue joints front and back.
For taller trestles, extend the legs out the end of the jig.

5 Leg Trestle Materials Pack, TJM-5LO
Included in the Kit.

Materials Pack Bill of Materials, TJM-5LO
Prototype Size	Fractional Inch Equivalent	Qty of 24" Pieces Enclosed
12" x 12"	1/4" x 1/4"*	18
3" x 8"	1/16" x 5/32"*	46
8" x 18"	5/32" x 3/8"*	9
2" Shim for Stringers	.0416" x .125" *	4 - 11" Pieces
Small Rubber Bands		Approx. 10
*Size shipped with Materials Pack.

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