GME: GNOME MINIATURE ENGINEERING: Gnome on show

Bridges for G scale, O scale, and larger scale model railways

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GARDEN RAILWAY BRIDGES: Gnome Miniature Engineering structures are hand built from laser cut, brake formed parts, and assembled by traditional solid riveting. They capture the proportions of full size bridges, but are multi-scale working structures for small railways rather than exact scale models. The design and construction allow us to build custom bridges to your own requirements at a reasonable cost where standard parts can be used.

Our bridges are built for year round operation outdoors, so corrosion resistant materials are used throughout. They are ready to use, painted or unpainted, except for the construction of the bridge piers and installation of the track by the customer. They can be used with track from 16.5mm gauge for 0n30 to 63.5mm for Gauge 3.

G SCALE BRIDGES: plate girder bridges and underslung trusses for G and larger scales.

O SCALE BRIDGES: plate girders, through and underslung trusses, and operating bascules.

EDUCATIONAL MODEL STRUCTURES: All truss bridges are available as educational models to demonstrate the principles and properties of pin jointed structures. These will normally be supplied without paint finish or decks. Material and section data will be made available.

The catalogue number (TR32 etc) indicates the type and length of the bridge deck in inches. For prices, availability, installation drawings and enquiries about custom designs,
please contact us at gme@bell.net

Updated on 6th February 2012 - photo added
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05 July 2011

Gnome on show

Thanks again to the organisers of the 2011 Narrow Gauge Madness show in Schomberg, Ontario. Another excellent show with a lot of friendly and interesting people.

We had a small display for members and friends of the Platelayers Society at the Symposium in Brampton, Ontario, on 7th May, and enjoyed meeting the people there. It seems that people really like real rivets.

Thanks to Garden Rail (Issue 199) and Garden Railways (August 2011) for some friendly and encouraging coverage!