brwebster posted:n&wsteamfan posted:If you look at the top picture. The elderly gentleman with the wheeled walker is the creator.
Monumental! A beautiful tribute to the " longest-span continuous bridge in railroad service in th U.S. " With only 3 supports holding up 2 spans of 775' each, it relies on cantilever action to make the immense spans.
Anyone searching for info on all things in railroad bridges should get the Bridge & Trestle Handbook by Paul Mallery.
Bruce
He did a fantastic job! I'll bet he feels happy it can be out on display for others to enjoy!
Bruce, Thank you for that great information and the plug for the Mallery book!!