WIP Large Train Bridge.

[jpetersjr]

Here's a new project I'm working on. A large iron truss train bridge.

Train Bridge Progress..jpg

Sincerely jpetersjr

[RAILSOHIO]

I sometime find larger women attractive,so I was somewhat disappointed to see it was a large bridge,and not a bride. But if it WAS a bride,that means I was too late,anyway,already taken. I built one Ohio River bridge in sketchup,and transferred it to Gmax,then into Trainz. I have not yet imported a Sketchup project into Railworks. But seriously,it is looking good.

[jpetersjr]

Uhh, hate typo's.

[Bananarama]

FWIW, the type is truss (Pratt) and not girder. A bit on the wide-side in proportion to its supports, but nevertheless a nice start.

If you're going to make bridges, you need to understand the dynamics of bridge construction. Here's a couple of good references...

General basic bridge construction with examples: Model Railroad Bridges and Trestles

History, specific usage, and real world examples: Bridge and Trestle Handbook

[jpetersjr]

As of now, this is only the beginning. Once finished the bridge will have a undercarriage of colum supports, as of now haven't yet added the supports.

[jpetersjr]

Some progress for today.

Train Bridge Progress 2.jpg

Sincerely jpetersjr

[jpetersjr]

Some progress for today.

Train Bridge Progress 4.jpg

Sincerely jpetersjr