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One of the projects that I have had on my list to complete was to add the details and end towers to the "BIG BRIDGE" on the layout.  In addition I wanted the two decks on the bridge to represent something like you would see in a major city....both hi-way and rail traffic.  So...the upper level is a two track urban line that terminates at the end of the bridge where a transfer takes place to the downtown elevated line.  The lower level allows vehicular traffic to cross the "river" (aisle) and freight yard coming into and out of the city and next to the "Grand Station"...

 

I was up at the crack of dawn this morning to get some neat shots of the sun just beginning to shine on the bridge structure showing some of the details, etc.  Because I was shooting in very low light, you need to view the pictures in full screen to see best see the details.  You can do this by either right clicking on the picture and then opening it up in another window OR you can double click the picture.  Hope you enjoy them and as always thanks for taking to look, like, and comment...

 

Thanks,

Alan

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Alan,

 

Once again, an over the top project.  I am in overload from the details and the photos. So much detail to take in.

 

My layout in progress is oriented such that I get great morning sunlight as well.  When the time for photos comes I'd like to pick your brain for some tips on how to take good photos.  Of all the many skills I don't possess photography is high on the list. 

 

Given your amazing modeling and photography skills I am sure your OGR "bosses" are SURELY very happy to pay you gobs and gobs of money for your talents. ��������

 

Ed

Originally Posted by Ed Walsh:

Alan,

 

Once again, an over the top project.  I am in overload from the details and the photos. So much detail to take in.

 

My layout in progress is oriented such that I get great morning sunlight as well.  When the time for photos comes I'd like to pick your brain for some tips on how to take good photos.  Of all the many skills I don't possess photography is high on the list. 

 

Given your amazing modeling and photography skills I am sure your OGR "bosses" are SURELY very happy to pay you gobs and gobs of money for your talents. ��������

 

Ed

OH ED..!!!  I sure wish you were the guy writing checks!!...gobs of checks!!..LOL!!  Hey, I am happy anyway working at OGR even though it isn't "gobs of money"!

 

Thanks for your comments and I will be more than happy to give you some pointers on photos.  Rich helped me while he was here shooting pictures of the skyscraper for the article in run 279 and two of the best tips he gave me is get a good camera and have good lighting...then use your creative imagination to frame the photo...

Wow, Alan, really spectacular! I like the idea of naming the bridge; you'll have to have a plaque made and a dedication ceremony!

 

I see the tracks and cars on the bridge, but I couldn't tell if the track connected to your layout. Is it purely "decorative" rather than "functional" in terms of your layout?

 

Either way, truly a wonderful piece!

 

Regards, Bruce

Simply amazing!

 

Can you give us some specifics on how your went about creating this beauty? Materials used, how you formed your arches, particular challenges and how you overcame them. I'm currently trying to constuct a double line bridge that has to have a 072 curve and could use a little inspiration!

 

Thanks for the great post.

JohnJr

Originally Posted by F-V Trains:

Wow, Alan, really spectacular! I like the idea of naming the bridge; you'll have to have a plaque made and a dedication ceremony!

 

I see the tracks and cars on the bridge, but I couldn't tell if the track connected to your layout. Is it purely "decorative" rather than "functional" in terms of your layout?

 

Either way, truly a wonderful piece!

 

Regards, Bruce

Thanks Bruce!  The bridge does connect to the layout via the street on the lower level.  The tracks on the upper level are actually designed to have the trolleys go to each end of the bridge, stop, and then go the opposite direction (we pretend that the trolley goes beyond the wall of course into the suburbs).  When the trolley lines get to the city side of the bridge, they stop at the covered platform where passengers disembark and transfer to the "EL" or they can walk down to the main station to either get a cab, bus, or board a passenger train.

 

Alan

Originally Posted by Alex M:

WOW Alan that is really awesome!!!!!  I remember when we were at York and you showed me this bridge in your car, it extended from the dashboard to the back hatch glass lol !!!

 

 

Thanks,

Alex

Alex...thanks!  Yeah, it turned out it was a good thing that I didn't have any passengers with me that trip.  The darned thing barely fit and in fact I had to remove the seat and fold it up on the other side!!

 

Alan

Originally Posted by JohnJr:

Simply amazing!

 

Can you give us some specifics on how your went about creating this beauty? Materials used, how you formed your arches, particular challenges and how you overcame them. I'm currently trying to constuct a double line bridge that has to have a 072 curve and could use a little inspiration!

 

Thanks for the great post.

JohnJr

John...thanks!  I can not take credit for building the basic bridge.  I acquired the bridge at the October York meet last year.  It was being used as a display to sell trains.  It was built by a fellow in St. Louis for his layout.  He had 7 or 8 large bridges all different from what I understand.  He was a carpenter and built the bridge out of wood panel all cut out by hand tools...no CNC machine, etc.  When I got it home, I added the steel work detail along the sides and added conduit to hide the wiring that goes from the bottom of the bridge to the top of the arch which is illuminated by LEDs.

 

Alan

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