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I would keep it low and industrial looking. 95% of rail infrastructure is really really old and higher bridges only came in later when ships were becoming larger and taler. I would keep it with a similar design as you showed in the video, but try to raise the bulky girders ever so slightly so that te rail ties are as low as you could realistically get them.
I know most will say go big and elaborate, but I think the flat causeway type bridge is more appropriate. The reason is that the span is relatively small. So in keeping with the modern and realistic aesthetic you have, I think a flat bridge would be what fits there.
Keep everything at grade and just get the ravine done. Who knows, by the time you build what's on the other side of the bridge, you're just gonna go bigger anyway
I love the idea of a steady incline for the bridge. However, I think to keep things realistic and less cluttered I'd just have a normal bridge. That would be a lot better for the city.
Love the idea of raising the track, that's what I was instantly thinking when I saw the long run of straight track. There are some drawbacks though -- need to get high enough to have tunnels over the roadway, can't go too big with your trains as it takes a lot of extra power for the 9v trains to climb the steeper grade, you need an equal amount of grade in the new section of the town that might eat up valuable space. I've done the train ramps before, it does look good because you're doing something with the track that isn't typically done and it's fun! You might need to start the ramp as soon as you make the turn at the back and divert the road to a different spot in order to make it high enough for the second roadway to pass under it. Great city - enjoy seeing the progress!!
After the first road, I would go uphill with a "city-style" elevated rail, make sure that you can build a bridge over the second road crossing (or tunnel beneath), build a nice bridge over the river like the one you showed, and go down on the other side following a gentle hill with greenery. This would also create a more marked boundary between the city and the smaller town/country side.
A Truss bridge would look great. It will add structure above the tracks while keeping the same clearance below without raising the tracks. You can go with a simple design or get fancy. I think the The Smithfield Street Bridge in Pittsburgh is an excellent bridge to take inspiration from, it's one of my favorites. Great work as usual, keep it up! :)
You should look at Portland OR, San Antonio TX, and Chicago IL for Inspiration…. Or even the bridge leading to the train station in Sacramento CA. They are all at grade with no elevation change and looks really nice. Also by having a low level bridge… you can make it look like a draw bridge or something. In addition, having a lower bridge will create a better visual of all the nature stuff towering over the train and you can build it out better… Whatever you are building there will take center stage and not the bridge and train.
The city looks amazing, I absolutely love the new layout can’t wait to see what’s coming in the future. I definitely think you guys should do an incline for the track and have a higher bridge perhaps think about incorporating some rocks and small mountains or hills it. I think rock walls or that rock surfaces really add a nice dimension to the city and I think it would look great and yours
Apologies for all the grammatical errors, I was using the dictation app on my phone and it messed up a little bit. The city looks absolutely amazing I really look forward to all of your updates and I hope to see another one real soon
The ravine is a great idea, and I don't think you need much more elevation at all to make it look right. Like maybe 6 studs max, since it looks so good in the digital design. The greenery of the slopes is a great addition and I think some concrete steps set into the incline would look especially nice. Keep up the good work!
My choice would be to leave the bridge flat since you can and it looks good. Maybe after you finish the 2D scene on the back wall you can change it but I think it would look a bit likes it’s hovering. Plus who says you can’t build the streets, that cross it in the way back to have them rise up over the train ( like streets in San Francisco) which then meld into the 2D design in the back and the train goes through tunnels.
I had designed a trestle bridge in my own layout 30 years ago; long since dismantled. Use some 2” styrofoam insulation to build up the sides to save some money. Connect where you deem appropriate. Some thin metal rebar can strengthen the base of the bridge.
I think the elevated bridge is the way to go. And then you’d guys would still have room to do one of your guys costume bridges. And then still have room for a land slide or a slope or hill on ether side.
I think I’d go with the first option in keeping it flat. Additionally, since your city is a very modern area, I’d even try incorporating the bridge elements from set 7900. I’d make the bridge a bit wider though as it’d look a more realistic if there’s let’s say a sidewalk or an abandoned walk area on the side of tracks.
I could see the incline allowing only a couple bricks in height by the time it gets to the bridge… but, that would add SO much dimension to the city! Either way, the bridge will look appropriate for the size of the river. Looking great dude!!
Go for a tall bridge for the ravine and keep an elevated railroad on the other side of the city to make it stand out. You could add some tunnels as well...
i think you should elevate it, but not as a guideway like you’d find on a modern system. with the nice new tram cars it’d be a really cool looking lrt thing that could have an elevated station integrated into the airport terminal. it’d also be kinda similar to the monorail from the old house, giving a bit to the original thing
LOVE the idea of elevating the track to have a road tunnel and higher bridge. It also puts less strain on the train overall if you level out more of the track across the who layout. Also, which video covers the construction of the bridge briefly shown in this clip? The tutorial you have is for a grey design which is slightly different. Adding that link in the description would be helpful.
A thought about the elevated rail for the bridge is that it doesn't need to come back down at the airport. The Seattle-Tacoma airport train station is elevated and I think an elevated station for the airport may work well also
When it comes to elevation I'd say at grade is fine. If you wanted to add some visual interest to the bridge you could do arched brick bridges on either side and have the steel girder span that you showed over the center (river) section.
If my memory serves you’d said about having a mountain in the far corner - it could have a branch off and rise to the mountain if you wanted a raised bridge and then back down again somehow. I really liked that flat bridge as possibly a bit more in keeping but think something that has some sort of steel support above would give a bit more structure and synergy to the space. Top work as always 👍🏼
Leave the track level! And you could use a ballasted gutter bridge wich is just a slightly modified version on the one you showed that allows for more clearance! If not you could just use a trus bridge or something like that.
Remember that Spiderman Bridge fight? Get two and you have a bridge. As for raising the rails, you could also raise that one route as well, so you keep that crossing. Figure out if you also want a route crossing as well. Might be the thing that tells you which way to go.
To match the aesthetic of the city, I would make something more modern and larger, rather than the typical brown steel bridge or something small. It should be “eye-catching” but also be subtly hidden, yet visually pleasing and fitting to any onlookers. A bridge with other feature built into it like a garden underneath or shops nearby would also be interesting!
You could make the new tables on the right a bit higher, so the bridge is at the high you want it and the ground it is still level. Keep up the good work.
Either a motorized or unmotorized draw bridge would be cool so then larger boats could go threw the river and the height of the bridge wouldn’t matter.
I suggest just doing a slight grade to the track to raise the bridge only a few studs/bricks. Not enough to have a 'tunnel' underneath for the roads in the city, that way it isn't too high for the new part of the city on the other side of the ravine (and it will cost less due to less parts). The tracks will only have to be a few studs (one or two) higher at the street on the left since that's further away from the ravine, and I think raising the street those few studs with a small ramp would be a good solution to that. Realistically, the only big issue is the road closer to the ravine since the tracks may be too high there to reasonably have a road crossing. And I think the simple solution to that is to just turn the street so that it doesn't cross the tracks at all. It looks like you were already planning on having a street that runs parallel with the wall right by the hole in the center of the layout, so my suggestion is to just have the street turn down that way. Hope that makes sense!
I don’t think elevating the track is a good idea. The look of the track as it is, right now, is very satisfying. It acts as another line of definition for the layout. I think a simple bridge for the ravine is a great idea, plus having the track maintain street level is a nice bonus.
I think that raising the bridge would be super cool and add a totally new dimension to your city. You would have a lot more space to build a cool bridge maybe inspired by those aqueducts in France that are super cool and
I'd say keep it at the current level and use your train bridge design but adjust it a little so that you have the right height. Initially I was in favour of making it go uphill behind the skyscrapers but when you pointed out it'd have to go down for the next section, that convinced me it needs to stay at the level you show in the video.
I honestly like it better the way it is. Of course put some work into polishing it up but don't go for the elaborate elevated tracks in my opinion, unless you want to make a huge train station in the other area where the tracks are on the upper level of the station
Hi guys, Thanks for involving us again. I’m in doubt. Lego bridges or raised areas are usually great to see, but I kinda like that leveled setup as it is now too. If you would go upwards, I don’t think you should use the first cross section at all. I think i would start the raising of the railroads from the very corner and so that first cross section would be just a t junction if I would build it. Good luck with the decision tho. No matter what the outcome, I’m sure it’ll be beautiful!
l’d say if it’s smart for you money-wise, then go with the second option! (sloping train track) l think it would be really cool to have the bridge coming over the road and then the river, and l’d love to see how you guys accomplish it!
It would be cool to have it go up slowly but this is a modern city isn’t it? So here’s my idea: have it slope up to become an elevated train system, keeping with the modern feel of your city the elevated structure would be a concrete viaduct that would look modern and would get that height that your looking for. As for it going back down once it reaches the other side to the city: the solution is simple, don’t have it go back down. At first this might not sound ideal but it would make since that (by the looks of some of the buildings you have currently waiting for placement over there) it looks to be a more rural/suburban area. This would make since to have the light rail system to be elevated in the area. It would also be really cool to see the train zipping in and out between the buildings up high! I hope you take this idea into consideration!
Is there any way to replace the drawer system under your ravine with a shorter one? That would give you some more space to work with while also being much less expensive. I also think it would make a bit more sense given the style of city you're building. It might also give you some more options for some caves or something in the ravine. Just food for thought.
Looking great. I think a gradual incline with a higher bridge. You could have a road/parking lot under the tracks like most cities have before it gets to the nature section. Part intense but would look amazing.
i think, even though your city is much more modern, in more rural areas their wouldve been arch bridges anyways so maybe make an arch bridge in dark red or sand red and tan? it might be a bit bold but it could look good if detailed right
I think it's best to keep the track flat with the bridge model you showed in the video. There isn't much room to go up with the tracks and the slope level would need to be very high, and I don't think it is aesthetically good to make a cramped tunnel or a bridge for the cars to go under. Normal railways crossings will look way better. Greetings from Brazil :)
I'm all for leaving it flat with no inclines. Give an opportunity for more street details with rail crossings. As well as stated before, your costs will stay down. For the water crossing I say widen it by about 6 inch if possible and lower it 3 to 4 inches. That will give you a better opportunity to detail the sides of the river with rock structures and grass details. Putting maybe even a small island in the middle of the river or even a bump out on one side of the shore line. To put a fishing scene..
Raise the city side a little. Have 3 girder plate bridges would work great, then have the support piers under the joints of the bridges. Then you don't have to go down as far on the new side.
Lift the track up just a bit after the last intersection before the valley so it’s not “too” high going over the valley and close to road level on the new part of the city. Just enough so the bridge y’all have doesn’t look out of place.
Try to look at the angel you will need for the track to go high enough so that you will be able to build a tunnel entrance high enough for the vehicles to be in, from the video it looks like it will need to go to a higher angel then what that you wish to do, unless you are ok with a quite "high" angel for a realistic rail track, but that could actually work as you could make the station of the other side 2 floors as the 2nd floor being the platforms. :)
ok. If you want to raise the elevation of the track, you should raise the track by 1 plate every 16 studs - this will allow the LEGO trains to easily make it over the incline. Then you can keep it at the higher elevation near your airport
or you could also lower the elevation of the platform where the bring support beams are at. i see you’re using like a black movable cabinet, if anything find something shorter to put the legos on or jus build it to the perfect height you’d like. or do both the elevating pride and the shorter cabinet for maximize space.
Is it possible to bring the new section in at a higher elevation? would be something different, would mean you wouldn't have such extreme costs bringing the train back down to the same level (under the ground level on the new section could be built up in elevation alot cheaper), would also give new possibilities as far as the ravine is concerned (higher, more rocky walls etc on the right hand side)
depends on the theme for the new city section too I guess... if that's planned to be a bit more hilly in general that will give you the depth needed to stay at table level for the lowest sections for example
Personally, I would thaink that a through truss or a plain plate girder bridge would be appropriate, neither is too deep, so that the ravine area wouldn'd be significantly impacetd.
You really need abutments that are integrated into the slope. It's partly to stabilize the ground and it forms the foundation for each end of the bridge. I think a simple arch structure would look good the aesthetic would fit in nicely to soften the impact on the natural area. If you slap down a really industrial, weighty, all-steel thing then it's just going to look like an eyesore. The bridge should complement that area, not detract from it.
Your city looks majestic) As for me, this area needs only a slight elevation for a brick or too. Its kind of compromise between large bridge and level of tracks for the another part of the city. I hope you have got the point of my idea. Anyway, love your builds)
It's a cool idea, but Lego trains on a ramp is generally a disaster. Though, the 9V might be more powerfull! I think the biggest problem is that the train on the under sidealso has to gow down again, unless... that table is 10 cm higher and the train is there on a normal level. Do you plan tomake it run whole around and also cross thegap on the front side??
Actually, I was gonna suggest an incline/decline to make the train track and the way the train moves over it much more interesting. So, yeah, I vote for your cool incline idea with the potential tunnel before the bridge! 😀
Here is the math. For every section of track, you would go up 1 plate level in height. Which gives you about a 1% grade. Make sure to consider if the train can make the climb of the track. On my layout I have a section of track that goes up 1 plate. On my down slope I use 2 plates for every section of track. Gives a steeper grade, but the train is going down the hill, so doesn't matter. If I reverse my train, I'll need a 2nd engine to help out. If I have about 8-10 cars on the slope going up the track with the 1 plate rule, the train struggles going up the hill. If I put a 2nd engine at the back and have an engine pulling and 1 engine pushing, I have no problems at all. Also, if you are adding in a grade, the track hovering in the air looks terrible. Adding the embankments clean up the look but is quite tedious. I ran into some of these same problems designing mine, but all in all is solvable. I didn't realize how much space was needed for trains. G'luck with it and I look forward to the finished product.
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I think the 2 option would add a cool detail but don't make it too high. U could have inspiration from Japan trains which go up and down road lvl
I would keep it low and industrial looking. 95% of rail infrastructure is really really old and higher bridges only came in later when ships were becoming larger and taler. I would keep it with a similar design as you showed in the video, but try to raise the bulky girders ever so slightly so that te rail ties are as low as you could realistically get them.
what would be cool is if you did a dam, and it looks like its cracking so they are repare it!
Could be better could be worse.
I know most will say go big and elaborate, but I think the flat causeway type bridge is more appropriate. The reason is that the span is relatively small. So in keeping with the modern and realistic aesthetic you have, I think a flat bridge would be what fits there.
I fully agree with you, in my opinion creating a complex bridge would not make it well placed in this specific point.
I'm totaly for that point of view. Inthis case, the simplier is the best...
You should put a bridge(for cars) next to the train bridge. It’ll be a great idea.
What i was thinking when i watched the vid😅
Lol
Vehicle bridge with elevated train bridge above it
Keep everything at grade and just get the ravine done. Who knows, by the time you build what's on the other side of the bridge, you're just gonna go bigger anyway
I love the idea of a steady incline for the bridge. However, I think to keep things realistic and less cluttered I'd just have a normal bridge. That would be a lot better for the city.
Love the idea of raising the track, that's what I was instantly thinking when I saw the long run of straight track. There are some drawbacks though -- need to get high enough to have tunnels over the roadway, can't go too big with your trains as it takes a lot of extra power for the 9v trains to climb the steeper grade, you need an equal amount of grade in the new section of the town that might eat up valuable space. I've done the train ramps before, it does look good because you're doing something with the track that isn't typically done and it's fun! You might need to start the ramp as soon as you make the turn at the back and divert the road to a different spot in order to make it high enough for the second roadway to pass under it.
Great city - enjoy seeing the progress!!
Dudes city is a vibe
After the first road, I would go uphill with a "city-style" elevated rail, make sure that you can build a bridge over the second road crossing (or tunnel beneath), build a nice bridge over the river like the one you showed, and go down on the other side following a gentle hill with greenery. This would also create a more marked boundary between the city and the smaller town/country side.
A Truss bridge would look great. It will add structure above the tracks while keeping the same clearance below without raising the tracks. You can go with a simple design or get fancy. I think the The Smithfield Street Bridge in Pittsburgh is an excellent bridge to take inspiration from, it's one of my favorites. Great work as usual, keep it up! :)
You should look at Portland OR, San Antonio TX, and Chicago IL for Inspiration…. Or even the bridge leading to the train station in Sacramento CA. They are all at grade with no elevation change and looks really nice. Also by having a low level bridge… you can make it look like a draw bridge or something. In addition, having a lower bridge will create a better visual of all the nature stuff towering over the train and you can build it out better… Whatever you are building there will take center stage and not the bridge and train.
I say keep it level. It would be quite the grade to climb, and a small bridge would look more appropriate for the length needed for the bridge.
The city looks amazing, I absolutely love the new layout can’t wait to see what’s coming in the future. I definitely think you guys should do an incline for the track and have a higher bridge perhaps think about incorporating some rocks and small mountains or hills it.
I think rock walls or that rock surfaces really add a nice dimension to the city and I think it would look great and yours
Apologies for all the grammatical errors, I was using the dictation app on my phone and it messed up a little bit.
The city looks absolutely amazing I really look forward to all of your updates and I hope to see another one real soon
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The ravine is a great idea, and I don't think you need much more elevation at all to make it look right. Like maybe 6 studs max, since it looks so good in the digital design. The greenery of the slopes is a great addition and I think some concrete steps set into the incline would look especially nice. Keep up the good work!
My choice would be to leave the bridge flat since you can and it looks good. Maybe after you finish the 2D scene on the back wall you can change it but I think it would look a bit likes it’s hovering. Plus who says you can’t build the streets, that cross it in the way back to have them rise up over the train ( like streets in San Francisco) which then meld into the 2D design in the back and the train goes through tunnels.
I had designed a trestle bridge in my own layout 30 years ago; long since dismantled. Use some 2” styrofoam insulation to build up the sides to save some money. Connect where you deem appropriate. Some thin metal rebar can strengthen the base of the bridge.
I think the one you demonstrated without the elevation changes would be best!
I like the progression! That would look epic! Btw, ur skyscrapers give me SO MUCH inspiration for my LEGO City! Thx
I like the office/apartment buildings in your set, the glass aesthetic looks great on them
nice video :D
I think the elevated bridge is the way to go. And then you’d guys would still have room to do one of your guys costume bridges. And then still have room for a land slide or a slope or hill on ether side.
I think your idea is actually pretty good.
I think I’d go with the first option in keeping it flat. Additionally, since your city is a very modern area, I’d even try incorporating the bridge elements from set 7900. I’d make the bridge a bit wider though as it’d look a more realistic if there’s let’s say a sidewalk or an abandoned walk area on the side of tracks.
Extended and realistic,river and hills are perfect
Inclined track would be awesome. You can then use some space underneath the tracks for businesses, cafe's etc.
I could see the incline allowing only a couple bricks in height by the time it gets to the bridge… but, that would add SO much dimension to the city! Either way, the bridge will look appropriate for the size of the river. Looking great dude!!
Go for a tall bridge for the ravine and keep an elevated railroad on the other side of the city to make it stand out. You could add some tunnels as well...
See if you can lower the river a bit. If not, that idea to elevate the tracks is a great idea
This is gonna be so beautiful honestly your city is the most monderne design I’ve ever scene
i think you should elevate it, but not as a guideway like you’d find on a modern system. with the nice new tram cars it’d be a really cool looking lrt thing that could have an elevated station integrated into the airport terminal. it’d also be kinda similar to the monorail from the old house, giving a bit to the original thing
You should do the higher bridge!! It would be a good way to have a cool back wall. Looks great. 👍
LOVE the idea of elevating the track to have a road tunnel and higher bridge. It also puts less strain on the train overall if you level out more of the track across the who layout.
Also, which video covers the construction of the bridge briefly shown in this clip? The tutorial you have is for a grey design which is slightly different. Adding that link in the description would be helpful.
Your city is so awesome that I think it deserves to have a big bridge!
I think a old-style bridge would look pretty cool
I love the idea of doing an incline and I think that will add more height and detail to the city
A thought about the elevated rail for the bridge is that it doesn't need to come back down at the airport. The Seattle-Tacoma airport train station is elevated and I think an elevated station for the airport may work well also
When it comes to elevation I'd say at grade is fine. If you wanted to add some visual interest to the bridge you could do arched brick bridges on either side and have the steel girder span that you showed over the center (river) section.
If my memory serves you’d said about having a mountain in the far corner - it could have a branch off and rise to the mountain if you wanted a raised bridge and then back down again somehow.
I really liked that flat bridge as possibly a bit more in keeping but think something that has some sort of steel support above would give a bit more structure and synergy to the space.
Top work as always 👍🏼
Leave the track level! And you could use a ballasted gutter bridge wich is just a slightly modified version on the one you showed that allows for more clearance! If not you could just use a trus bridge or something like that.
Remember that Spiderman Bridge fight?
Get two and you have a bridge.
As for raising the rails, you could also raise that one route as well, so you keep that crossing.
Figure out if you also want a route crossing as well.
Might be the thing that tells you which way to go.
I like the idea of going up with the bridge, though it seems like little space to make it work
I think a road bridge over the tracks would be a great idea, or the train goes into a tunnel and the road goes over. (this allows for a storage area)
It is a very nice Train bridge
i think that the hill would look better and maybe that would make room for a tipe of archway bridge, i don't know it's just an idea
To match the aesthetic of the city, I would make something more modern and larger, rather than the typical brown steel bridge or something small. It should be “eye-catching” but also be subtly hidden, yet visually pleasing and fitting to any onlookers.
A bridge with other feature built into it like a garden underneath or shops nearby would also be interesting!
You could make the new tables on the right a bit higher, so the bridge is at the high you want it and the ground it is still level. Keep up the good work.
Either a motorized or unmotorized draw bridge would be cool so then larger boats could go threw the river and the height of the bridge wouldn’t matter.
I like the idea to raise the track over time and if I remember correctly, the best way was to raise each piece by 1 plate to prevent damage over time
I suggest just doing a slight grade to the track to raise the bridge only a few studs/bricks. Not enough to have a 'tunnel' underneath for the roads in the city, that way it isn't too high for the new part of the city on the other side of the ravine (and it will cost less due to less parts).
The tracks will only have to be a few studs (one or two) higher at the street on the left since that's further away from the ravine, and I think raising the street those few studs with a small ramp would be a good solution to that.
Realistically, the only big issue is the road closer to the ravine since the tracks may be too high there to reasonably have a road crossing. And I think the simple solution to that is to just turn the street so that it doesn't cross the tracks at all. It looks like you were already planning on having a street that runs parallel with the wall right by the hole in the center of the layout, so my suggestion is to just have the street turn down that way.
Hope that makes sense!
I don’t think elevating the track is a good idea. The look of the track as it is, right now, is very satisfying. It acts as another line of definition for the layout. I think a simple bridge for the ravine is a great idea, plus having the track maintain street level is a nice bonus.
I think that raising the bridge would be super cool and add a totally new dimension to your city. You would have a lot more space to build a cool bridge maybe inspired by those aqueducts in France that are super cool and
I'd say keep it at the current level and use your train bridge design but adjust it a little so that you have the right height. Initially I was in favour of making it go uphill behind the skyscrapers but when you pointed out it'd have to go down for the next section, that convinced me it needs to stay at the level you show in the video.
I honestly like it better the way it is. Of course put some work into polishing it up but don't go for the elaborate elevated tracks in my opinion, unless you want to make a huge train station in the other area where the tracks are on the upper level of the station
Hi guys,
Thanks for involving us again. I’m in doubt. Lego bridges or raised areas are usually great to see, but I kinda like that leveled setup as it is now too. If you would go upwards, I don’t think you should use the first cross section at all. I think i would start the raising of the railroads from the very corner and so that first cross section would be just a t junction if I would build it.
Good luck with the decision tho. No matter what the outcome, I’m sure it’ll be beautiful!
l’d say if it’s smart for you money-wise, then go with the second option! (sloping train track) l think it would be really cool to have the bridge coming over the road and then the river, and l’d love to see how you guys accomplish it!
It would be cool to have it go up slowly but this is a modern city isn’t it? So here’s my idea: have it slope up to become an elevated train system, keeping with the modern feel of your city the elevated structure would be a concrete viaduct that would look modern and would get that height that your looking for. As for it going back down once it reaches the other side to the city: the solution is simple, don’t have it go back down. At first this might not sound ideal but it would make since that (by the looks of some of the buildings you have currently waiting for placement over there) it looks to be a more rural/suburban area. This would make since to have the light rail system to be elevated in the area. It would also be really cool to see the train zipping in and out between the buildings up high! I hope you take this idea into consideration!
If you make the bridge tall I think the ravine needs to become a full river with room for fishing, boating, jet skis, and other water sports.
Is there any way to replace the drawer system under your ravine with a shorter one? That would give you some more space to work with while also being much less expensive. I also think it would make a bit more sense given the style of city you're building. It might also give you some more options for some caves or something in the ravine. Just food for thought.
Looking great. I think a gradual incline with a higher bridge. You could have a road/parking lot under the tracks like most cities have before it gets to the nature section. Part intense but would look amazing.
i think, even though your city is much more modern, in more rural areas their wouldve been arch bridges anyways so maybe make an arch bridge in dark red or sand red and tan? it might be a bit bold but it could look good if detailed right
I think the idea of going up with the train rails is nice but then the rails are verg high at the ravine/river so you will have to make a big bridge.
I think the elevated bridge could look good, just wondering if you will get enough height by the time it passes that road.
I think it's best to keep the track flat with the bridge model you showed in the video. There isn't much room to go up with the tracks and the slope level would need to be very high, and I don't think it is aesthetically good to make a cramped tunnel or a bridge for the cars to go under. Normal railways crossings will look way better. Greetings from Brazil :)
I'm all for leaving it flat with no inclines. Give an opportunity for more street details with rail crossings. As well as stated before, your costs will stay down. For the water crossing I say widen it by about 6 inch if possible and lower it 3 to 4 inches. That will give you a better opportunity to detail the sides of the river with rock structures and grass details. Putting maybe even a small island in the middle of the river or even a bump out on one side of the shore line. To put a fishing scene..
My opinion is that you make a really creative western cowboy sort of bridge
Raise the city side a little. Have 3 girder plate bridges would work great, then have the support piers under the joints of the bridges. Then you don't have to go down as far on the new side.
i know it sound kinda weird but how about elevated reails u can also make sidewalk for people maybe a much better bridge in my opinion
Lift the track up just a bit after the last intersection before the valley so it’s not “too” high going over the valley and close to road level on the new part of the city. Just enough so the bridge y’all have doesn’t look out of place.
Make it an old style bridge
Maybe LA River spillway would look nice. Your city has a lot of SoCal vibes. 👍🏻
Try to look at the angel you will need for the track to go high enough so that you will be able to build a tunnel entrance high enough for the vehicles to be in, from the video it looks like it will need to go to a higher angel then what that you wish to do, unless you are ok with a quite "high" angel for a realistic rail track, but that could actually work as you could make the station of the other side 2 floors as the 2nd floor being the platforms. :)
ok. If you want to raise the elevation of the track, you should raise the track by 1 plate every 16 studs - this will allow the LEGO trains to easily make it over the incline. Then you can keep it at the higher elevation near your airport
you may build a highway on the top of the bridge while having a railway on the bottom, just like the bridge in Lego city undercover
Maybe you could make like one of those 1920's railway bridges, but you might need a bit more height for that
or you could also lower the elevation of the platform where the bring support beams are at. i see you’re using like a black movable cabinet, if anything find something shorter to put the legos on or jus build it to the perfect height you’d like. or do both the elevating pride and the shorter cabinet for maximize space.
Is it possible to bring the new section in at a higher elevation? would be something different, would mean you wouldn't have such extreme costs bringing the train back down to the same level (under the ground level on the new section could be built up in elevation alot cheaper), would also give new possibilities as far as the ravine is concerned (higher, more rocky walls etc on the right hand side)
depends on the theme for the new city section too I guess... if that's planned to be a bit more hilly in general that will give you the depth needed to stay at table level for the lowest sections for example
I kinda find the thought of a row of hillside houses overlooking the city really kewl
Personally, I would thaink that a through truss or a plain plate girder bridge would be appropriate, neither is too deep, so that the ravine area wouldn'd be significantly impacetd.
You really need abutments that are integrated into the slope. It's partly to stabilize the ground and it forms the foundation for each end of the bridge. I think a simple arch structure would look good the aesthetic would fit in nicely to soften the impact on the natural area. If you slap down a really industrial, weighty, all-steel thing then it's just going to look like an eyesore. The bridge should complement that area, not detract from it.
I think it would be best for the bridge to remain at this level because if it is raised to a level it must be lowered, requiring a lot of space.
As I see it you can make a big bridge like most city's with a train above street level. Or you can lower the river with 1 box.
Your city looks majestic) As for me, this area needs only a slight elevation for a brick or too. Its kind of compromise between large bridge and level of tracks for the another part of the city. I hope you have got the point of my idea. Anyway, love your builds)
It could be cool if it was like a bow shape with triangles in it for stability like this real life bridges
Hi! Why don't you lower the surface of the valley, without raising the train track, to gain more space???
How will the train do with just a small incline between the bridge and the road?
your lego city looks great. I would try an arch bridge
It's a cool idea, but Lego trains on a ramp is generally a disaster. Though, the 9V might be more powerfull!
I think the biggest problem is that the train on the under sidealso has to gow down again, unless... that table is 10 cm higher and the train is there on a normal level. Do you plan tomake it run whole around and also cross thegap on the front side??
I think a low bridge is okay. It's only a small river, not used for shipping or anything. At most, kayakers. They don't need a high bridge.
I like the second idea better if it doesn’t take to much space both sides of the river
I super excited to see the new train station it’s gonna look great knowing you lol 😂
I think a bigger bridge would be awesome and look really good
you could do a small wooden truss bridge.
Actually, I was gonna suggest an incline/decline to make the train track and the way the train moves over it much more interesting. So, yeah, I vote for your cool incline idea with the potential tunnel before the bridge! 😀
Love vids!
make a high bridge and build a road under it?
Would love a see a arched train bridge?
I'm 8th here lol, I like the idea but you should add a small building or town plus a road/ bridge for cars too! Love your vids, keep em up!
can you sel sets with bricks
Sounds like a good plan to me
Here is the math. For every section of track, you would go up 1 plate level in height. Which gives you about a 1% grade. Make sure to consider if the train can make the climb of the track. On my layout I have a section of track that goes up 1 plate. On my down slope I use 2 plates for every section of track. Gives a steeper grade, but the train is going down the hill, so doesn't matter. If I reverse my train, I'll need a 2nd engine to help out.
If I have about 8-10 cars on the slope going up the track with the 1 plate rule, the train struggles going up the hill. If I put a 2nd engine at the back and have an engine pulling and 1 engine pushing, I have no problems at all.
Also, if you are adding in a grade, the track hovering in the air looks terrible. Adding the embankments clean up the look but is quite tedious. I ran into some of these same problems designing mine, but all in all is solvable.
I didn't realize how much space was needed for trains. G'luck with it and I look forward to the finished product.
I'd make it the small bridge version and keep the tracks ground level. It is not realistic for trains to go up so much within a city block (too steep)
you have to do it , it would look great