Train Troll O Scale 32′ Barge (Scow)![]() I happily admit that I used the Train Troll’s 32′ Barge as a guide for my own barge. The link shows the measurements .. Length, Width and Height. With the photos I could create a copy for my own use .. and modify it as I go. The Train Troll’s barge looks great and honestly would be the best way to do this .. I just like scratchbuilding. |
A Copy – Sorta kinda
My construction process is .. more or less .. get a general design then see what bits and pieces I have “on hand” and modify the design as needed. |
Bits and Pieces
I cut the long pieces 4″ long .. 16′ full-size. This is about the maximum length for readily available lumber. The shorter pieces are about 3″ long .. around 12′ full-size. I used a square to draw a couple of guide lines to stagger the lumber The lines are spaced 1-1/2″ – or 5′ full-size. This is the spacing of the theoretical ribs. |
Gluing and Trimming
Note the ragged ends .. I have come to the conclusion that I need a larger chopper than the NWSL version I have as all of the boards I cut were too long to clamp a stop so I could replicate cut lengths. I used the razor blade to cut off the ‘deck’ to where I had full length boards. I was not concerned with making the barge exactly 32′ full-size .. just whatever works. Sliced a bit off the front edge .. how much simply depended on the board length. |
Trimmed To Length & Width
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