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Here is the bridge it came in today

Is that the Sewickley Bridge in Pittsburgh?

Sorry, double post.

Originally Posted by brwebster:

Originally Posted by Keith6700:

Originally Posted by Jhainer:

Here is the bridge it came in today

 

Originally Posted by Jhainer:

instructions state 2 of these bridges would closely replicate the prototype. but I don't have 10 ft of space for that much bridge

 

 

Is that the Sewickley Bridge in Pittsburgh?

It does appear to be a close replica of the cantilever in Pittsburgh.   There were numerous variations on the same principle.  Here's our infamous Quebec bridge that tragically took multiple lives on 2 occasions.  The first accident happened due to poor workmanship and materials and destroyed all of what had been erected.

 

  The second occurred during the raising of the center span, dropping that section into the St. Lawrence.

 

BTW, the optical massiveness of the structure is somewhat diminished because of the more recent suspension bridge built along side.

Bruce

 

Thanks for the info! I wasn't aware of how many bridges used that design. The one in Pgh is a road bridge, anyway... I was wondering because I passed the Sewickley bridge the other day, and it reminded me of this post.

Not a train, but I collect vintage baseball cards. This is a 1959 Topps Roberto Clemente that I recently bought off eBay.

Last week I got a 3472 milk car cheap. Now I scored a 3462P platform with the patina and coloring I was looking for. Just $1.25 and 8.00 s&h.

Now if I can find a forum member with a used platform plate in there parts boxes!

PS, yes I know Hennings has them new.

Azgary

That's cool Keith!  My all time favorite player.  I had many of his cards when I was your age, although 1959 predates my collecting--I was only 3.    But yes, I have seen that card before.

My brother has my cards now, and I have his matchbox cars.  We made a deal when I was out of high school, he may have still been in high school.  He was more interested in the cards, and I was more interested in the cars.

That would be easy to get that wording mixed up!  

Originally Posted by brwebster:

Originally Posted by Keith6700:

Originally Posted by Jhainer:

Here is the bridge it came in today

 

Originally Posted by Jhainer:

instructions state 2 of these bridges would closely replicate the prototype. but I don't have 10 ft of space for that much bridge

 

 

Is that the Sewickley Bridge in Pittsburgh?

It does appear to be a close replica of the cantilever in Pittsburgh.   There were numerous variations on the same principle.  Here's our infamous Quebec bridge that tragically took multiple lives on 2 occasions.  The first accident happened due to poor workmanship and materials and destroyed all of what had been erected.

 

  The second occurred during the raising of the center span, dropping that section into the St. Lawrence.

 

BTW, the optical massiveness of the structure is somewhat diminished because of the more recent suspension bridge built along side.

Bruce

 

Keith,

I'm not clear, Did you read earlier in the topic, that the bridge John has is based on half of the P&LE bridge over the Ohio River from Beaver to Monaca?  I brought up that point, so it is a good representation.

I have a late 60's MacGregor Roberto Clemente model baseball mitt I was thinking about putting on the Bay in very similar condition to the one in the following pictures.  If you are interested we can talk.

Chas  

Yep, acquiring a real cool Coaling facility created by Andre @ River Leaf Models. Riding back from a Grand Daughter's graduation in Raleigh[N.C.] this evening my wife said that she wanted to gift me Andre's Coal Bin and Weighing Office for Father's Day[whenever that is?].

I had already ordered one and my Son had shown her a photo which reminded her of a facility in her hometown pre-WWII. Now, upon her reimbursement, I will have funds to buy details and wheeled vehicles, motorized and otherwise.

I also collect (old) matchbox cars, but I really only have the realistic ones. I have a few muscle cars here and there on my layout.

He is one of my favorites, along with Maz(I have a bunch of his cards).

Originally Posted by brwebster:

Originally Posted by brwebster:

Originally Posted by Keith6700:

Originally Posted by Jhainer:

Here is the bridge it came in today

 

Originally Posted by Jhainer:

instructions state 2 of these bridges would closely replicate the prototype. but I don't have 10 ft of space for that much bridge

 

 

Is that the Sewickley Bridge in Pittsburgh?

It does appear to be a close replica of the cantilever in Pittsburgh.   There were numerous variations on the same principle.  Here's our infamous Quebec bridge that tragically took multiple lives on 2 occasions.  The first accident happened due to poor workmanship and materials and destroyed all of what had been erected.

 

  The second occurred during the raising of the center span, dropping that section into the St. Lawrence.

 

BTW, the optical massiveness of the structure is somewhat diminished because of the more recent suspension bridge built along side.

Bruce

 

Keith,

I'm not clear, Did you read earlier in the topic, that the bridge John has is based on half of the P&LE bridge over the Ohio River from Beaver to Monaca?  I brought up that point, so it is a good representation.

Actually no, I did not see that. Sorry. But yah, that's a pretty cool bridge.

No pictures just now, but I just finished purchasing 23, Department 56 and Lemax lighted buildings and one horse drawn coach.  Am awaiting the end of an auction for my final purchase.  The buildings, for the most part are Dickens era type architecture.  Lots of gables, towers, and spires.  

 Some great looking Hornby USA freight cars. Good deal from a fellow forum member.

Steve

Picked up this K-Line scale B&O flat car for $25 NIB. It comes with a B&O intermodal load and optional bulkheads

This is one way I could have gone...

But for another $10 or so I got some scale loads (plywood & something under a trarp) which I think look pretty cool with the bulkheads. I will now use the B&O Intermodal container on another freght car. Total investment < $36. Win!

American Beauty Resistance Soldering Unit.

I'm in love with it.  Such a nice unit and brass detail parts are so easy to install now!

Just yesterday, I received these four Lionel cars from a forum member.  They are all '80s or reissues.  Excellent shape. 

I like watching the kids operate the accessories in the Pittsburgh S Scale club's American Flyer layout at the Monroeville, Pennsylvania Greenberg show.  Maybe by the time we have grandchildren I will have something fun for them to operate.  This is a good start.

MTH Railking Mohawk, barely ran by previous owner, and Proto 2.0 and a K-Line SP RR Police Caboose

I really enjoy this thread.  Cool to see all the new toys!