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A.   Main Span & Center Base
B.   Vertical Posts & Ladder
C.   Base
D.   Top Handrail 
E.   Electrical Box 

(not pictured)

F.   Signal Heads (3) 

(Non-operating - not pictured)

1.  Base Assembly

The base of the prototype is an angled concrete block.  Locate part C and remove 

it from it’s etched frame.   Notice the half-etched fold lines on the underside of the 
etching.  Fold all sides so the half-etched lines are facing down.  Note: Adding CA glue 
from the inside will help to prevent the sides from pushing outward.

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A

B

D

C

Bend sides down as shown.

Completely assembled and 

glued from the inside.

2.  Vertical Post Construction

The main vertical post of this model is constructed of four separate 

components.  Through testing the product, we found this to be the best we to 
faithfully recreate the construction methods of the bridge.

Locate and remove the four long posts from etching B.  It is extremely 

important that these posts remain perfectly flat.  Notice that the ends of these four 
pieces have short “tabs” protruding from them.  These tabs will fit neatly into the 
base assembly as well as the top handrail section (more on that later).  Furthermore, 
notice that the tabs on one end are longer than on the other end.  The end with the 
longest tabs will fit into the base.    

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Assembly

Assembly

Parts List

Parts List

#4020 - Signal Bridge Instructions               Page 2

Summary of Contents for Cantilever Signal Bridge

Page 1: ...aterials Tools Needed Cantilever Signal Bridge Instructions Cantilever Signal Bridge Instructions Cantilever Signal Bridge Instructions Please read through all instructions before assembling and painting this structure Modeled after a common Santa Fe protoype this Cantilever Signal Bridge has been in use all over the country for well over a half century Sturdy construction and a solid design has a...

Page 2: ...led and glued from the inside 2 Vertical Post Construction The main vertical post of this model is constructed of four separate components Through testing the product we found this to be the best we to faithfully recreate the construction methods of the bridge Locate and remove the four long posts from etching B It is extremely important that these posts remain perfectly flat Notice that the ends ...

Page 3: ...l Figure A Perfectly vertical post Figure B Figure C Both solid posts in place All four posts in place Locate and remove the Top Base from etching A Note that there are half etched fold lines on it s bottom side Fold the ends down at the half etched lines Locate your Base Post assembly from step 2 along with your Top Base from the step above proceed with step one and then two below You will need t...

Page 4: ...mount lay the Top Handrail section upside down so it is supported by the handrails do not apply excess pressure or you will crush the handrails Next add a line of CA down the center of the Top Handrail underside Place the main structure being held upside down onto the Top Handrail piece so that all of the tab holes align During this process apply pressure to the Top Base so it lays flush with the ...

Page 5: ...e bridge the tabs will then become perfectly horizontal while the ladder will taper closer to the vertical posts as it rises up the structure Run a line of glue along dotted line see arrow Repeat the same steps to complete the opposite side Fold mounting tabs perpendicular to the ladder These should NOT be perfectly perpendicular to the ladder Add a dab of glue to the ends of each tab and place on...

Page 6: ...the mounting tabs on the hood toward the outside of the target 6 5 4 7 8 9 12 11 10 Glue the assembly from step 6 into part B part C s narrow end should fit into the large opening on part B Affix with glue Locate part D and bend its sides perpendicular to the middle portion We suggest bending with toothless pliers as shown Once both sides are folded down bend the tiny nub at the end of the part th...

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