Duck Under Problem

[Cplisky]

I have a duck under that is not available for a lift out. Older railroader needs some sort of device to roll under safely. Area not tall enough to just bend down. I currently use a stool with casters but not real steady. Any ideas?

 

[bnsf971]

https://www.amazon.com/Traxion-2-700-ProGear-Mobile-Gear/dp/B00M2QMHK6

 

[timlange3]

Make your own stool with casters (in a track if necessary) to make it steady and easy to use.

 

[Selector]

That same wheeled stool doesn't have to be sat on while you still hunch over. Instead, lay your chest over it, and scoot below the overhead. Or, build something like it, but acquire larger radius wheels that will run over the bumps more easily, thus making it all more stable.

 

[KB02]

One look at the price and Im sure you'll say, "No," but there are some cheaper versions out there:

 

[Michael B]

One look at the price and Im sure you'll say, "No," but there are some cheaper versions out there:

Dog, beat me to it.
Mine is creeper + milk crate + duct tape.
Much classier then yours...

 

[William Burg]

Sounds like you have your answer, depending on exactly how high your duckunder is (you didn't specify.) I just got done with a project that literally flipped my layout 180 degrees, to turn a duckunder into a lift-out bridge, and it's already making my model railroading life much easier (and my back feels much better!) I still have to build some guard rails on the sides, but the actual building of the bridge was far easier than I thought it would be. I spent years overthinking and planning for elaborate latches or elevating sections before using an idea from a Lance Mindheim blog post: carriage bolts under and alongside the bridge make for an adjustable foundation.

 

[kbkchooch]

Sounds like you have your answer, depending on exactly how high your duckunder is (you didn't specify.) I just got done with a project that literally flipped my layout 180 degrees, to turn a duckunder into a lift-out bridge, and it's already making my model railroading life much easier (and my back feels much better!) I still have to build some guard rails on the sides, but the actual building of the bridge was far easier than I thought it would be. I spent years overthinking and planning for elaborate latches or elevating sections before using an idea from a Lance Mindheim blog post: carriage bolts under and alongside the bridge make for an adjustable foundation. View attachment 253381

I agree! I have 2 lift bridges, One bridges the center of the layout and the other give access to the laundry room. Both are very easy to operate with liftgate assist pistons to stop the from falling accidentally. Works great!