Modeling concrete railroad bridges with real cement

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Modeling concrete railroad bridges with real cement

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I think it is a great idea, real concrete, I can chip and give it that worn look. I wanted a alternative to the castings available. Thanks

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Thanks Lance!
I am modeling the FEC and in Florida they have “tons” (no pun intended) of small concrete bridges covering creeks, streams and drainage canals.
Is there a maximum thickness that can be poured? I would like to try and pour some bridge supports as well.
Mark

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This looks like an easy project that I can do. The possibilities are many and go beyond bridges! Thanks.

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I love any and all ideas of keeping it real. This is wonderful and of course useful in many other areas as mentioned above.

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This is a wonderful idea, and helps solve a problem I presently have regarding a particular bridge needed on my layout. The best part is, I already have fine-sediment concrete mix in my garage, so I can start tomorrow!

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That’s awesome…i think i can custom make a curved bridge that I’ve been trying to figure out. Can’t find any kits that are long enough or wide enough. Was going to kitbash 4 central valley bridges. Thank you for a better idea!

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this was a good idea.

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I can’t wait to get some cement. I definately want to try this.

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I will have a bridge or two on my layout addition and I wanted a concrete bridge.

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Helpful article!
I always had a lot of admiration for Mr Mindheim’s realistic modeling. It’s great that he cares to share his techniques with us. Thanks a lot !

Martin Poiré
Québec City

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I am going to try this. I have some DAP Ready-Mixed Concrete Patch. I am going to put that in it and see what happens.

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yet another fantastic idea from model railroader magazine. .
i’m a long time subscriber to model railroader . .& the concrete is in fact a very realistic scenic item for any scale layout. .
i can’t wait to try this product, i will attempt to make several items with this anchor-bolt cement . .

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Great article, I’m going to try this for retaining walls

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I made a 'concrete ’ wall using painted wood. But now I can see a real concrete wall on my layout! Thank you.

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Great minds think alike, I have been teaching myself how to render so I could make my gardens look good and using brickies sand, I thought that might be fine enough, but having seen Lances approach, I think his idea will give a better result.
So thank you Lance, a very good article.

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I did exactly as Lance explained and they turned out perfectly. If you are patient they weather very easily and look realistic. Thanks Lance !!

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This I have to try on my main line ballasted bridge.

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Where can you buy the cement? Just at any home improvemnt stores?

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Yet, another great idea from Model Railroader magazine. I can’t wait to try it.