ISO: Sources for PRR hairpin railing (HO scale)

[G3750]

All,

I am looking for sources for HO scale PRR hairpin (2 pipe) railing. I have need of about 220" of the stuff. It doesn't have to be high quality stuff; I'm thinking of 3-D printed WVP (white, versatile plastic) railings. In the pantheon of good, cheap, fast, I'm picking cheap and fast.

I'm trying to deal with Shapeways, but I'm not optimistic. Any other suggestions or recommendations?

Thanks,

George

[chuck]

You mean like this?

https://www.walthers.com/pipe-rail-stan-prr-30

[G3750]

You mean like this?

https://www.walthers.com/pipe-rail-stan-prr-30

Hi Chuck,

Yeah, I'm aware of that. In fact, I have some. That was my first attempt. It's a very tricky operation. Given my fine motor skills (or lack therof), I don't really like my chances of success.

But thanks for looking for it.

George

[chuck]

OK, but why HO?

[G3750]

OK, but why HO?

Excellent question. I am in the process of super-detailing my bridge. In O scale, the bridge would be 39.6' long. It's undersized at 12' long.

There are Pennsy railings all along the top of the main span (can you imagine walking up there? ). To make the railings somewhat proportional with the bridge, I need HO versions.

George

[chuck]

Did you try looking at real "hair pins" to see if they could be adapted to your project?

[G3750]

Did you try looking at real "hair pins" to see if they could be adapted to your project?

Can't say I have, but I am trying to find someone to 3-D print them for me. So far (I admit it's early), all I'm getting from some of the usual vendors is the SDL (Standard Dumb Look).

George

[G3750]

Found out earlier tonight that the guy who made the O scale version also has an HO version, so I bought them.

Would have been nice if he'd answered my e-mails.

George

[E7]

I just saw some online, but can't recall where. Might have been Micromark. Try a Google search! It is available.

Rich

Atlas sells HO.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

Found out earlier tonight that the guy who made the O scale version also has an HO version, so I bought them.

Would have been nice if he'd answered my e-mails.

George

Forgotten exactly who make these in brass in O. Thought that Berkshire Valley made them in pewter. Was aware of an HO source......

Look forward to seeing how these work out for you.