Modeling a Model Railroad - A Bridge or Two

I had already come to the conclusion that I wouldn't have another viaduct, just the one on the right side. Something was definitely lacking on the left though. A suggestion to add an underpass or a creek on the left was made and I have been messing around with that concept. It does require shifting track around to make it fit so there is likely to be some track revisions if I push forward with that idea. At least this came up before I started the new model of the benchwork.

I started off with the original benchwork model and cut a slice from it parallel to the viaduct and the same width (about 80'). Cutting this "canyon" also showed where I was going to need to make changes to the benchwork to support it.

Photos are always better:

Cutting up the original benchwork model

Making some tiny truss bridges. I started with a solid piece of PVC sheet. Then laid out the cross members and cut away the excess. Pain in the butt.

First bridge in place

A lower level view. Cutting out away the excess material was worth it.

Second double track bridge in place

And with a few freight cars. And the whoops moment, where I discovered I had lined up the double track bridge with the wrong line.

 Now its in the right place.

A few buildings in place. The only building set in stone at this point is the one in the right back corner and the right front corner will be a team track or something like that.

A look down the line. I think I like this. Will have to let it simmer for a few days.