AUGUST 1 TO 18, 2009
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A NEW GIRDER BRIDGE AUGUST 1 TO 18, 2009 |
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| THE BASICS - Paul found this 3x8 foot piece of aluminum, 2.5 inches thick, and asked me if I'd like to use it on the railroad. I said "Sure, let's check it out." | THE BRACES - The piece is all aluminum and well braced on the underside. But what was it? A door? A gate? A platform? Who cares - now it's a bridge! | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| SIDES - I got a couple of 2x12's, cut the corners, and painted them, and Paul helped me bolt them on. He also brought a piece of plastic and covered it with rocks. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| STRONG BRIDGE - The new side girders, along with the framing, make this a very strong bridge, easily able to hold Paul, and hopefully a fully loaded train! | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| FOUNDATION INSTALLED - Set in place, the foundation is filled with soil and gravel, tamped down well so it will provide solid support. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| APPROACH FOUNDATION - A frame made of 2x4's was designed to help make a smooth transition for the track as it approaches the bridge. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| TRACK INSTALLED - a section of track has been attached to the existing track and ballast shoveled in between and under the ties. Soon a train will be crossing the bridge! | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| TRACK ON BRIDGE - Wednesday was a hot and humid day, even at 5 PM, but I managed to build the other bridge approach and install a section of track. | TRAIN ON BRIDGE - The Critter and its train pose on the bridge. I didn't want to ride it just yet because there are still some soft spots under the track. | |||||||||||||||||||||