Bridges

[Cody J]

I'm using Bachmann Nickel Silver EZ-Track for my new layout and I need the tracks to cross a river. Since Bachmann track has a roadbed and bridges don't have a roadbed what do I do to make up the difference between the height of the non-roadbed track and the Bachmann track? Also, what would be the best non-roadbed track to use and the best bridge design? The layout will be set in 1997 but the tracks and town will be from the 1950s in case that helps for the bridge design.

Thanks,
cody

[SteamGene]

Actually some deck bridges and those similar to them have roadbed, though it doesn't have a slope.  The simplest solution is to use Atlas bridges which have track already installed and install abutments so the bridge track is at the same height as the EZ-Track.  Cut the EZ-Track plastic roadbed connectors on the bridge ends and let everything go into place. 
Gene

[jward]

to add to gene's post, those bridges he refers to are called ballasted deck bridges and they are very common on the real railroads.

it would be easy to model one using an atlas through girder bridge, the one with the square ended girders. flip it over so the track is on the underside and lay your ez track across the top. add some strip styrene along the top edges of the girders to make it look like there is a trough on the bridge that the track is laid in......

you'll have a very unique bridge, and you can also use curved track on this type of bridge.

[Cody J]

Does the Atlas Through Girder bridge come with track already installed?

[jward]

last time i bought one they did, but that was years ago. your local hobby shop should have them in stock, and you can take a look to be sure.

[Cody J]

Thank you for all of your help but I got to thinking that I might just want a small piece of wood to do the trick. The layout is 9x5 and the bridge won't need to be that elaborate.... once again, thank you for your info.

Cody