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mark dance

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8 Bridges for the Boundary
« on: March 07, 2014, 05:38:48 PM »
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Hi everyone…

The installation of a model of Barr Creek bridge marks the completion of the last major bridge on the Columbia & Western, my rendition of the CPR’s Boundary subdivision.  The 8 bridges have taken a little under 2 years of time to complete and their completion marks a major milestone for me personally. In that time I have learned many new techniques, including practicing a lot of patience, and I have come to thoroughly appreciate the engineering and construction creativity and effort that went into these prototype bridges erected 100+ years ago in the mountains and valleys of South Eastern British Columbia. 

To this end I have posted a Youtube video on the prototypes and models.  Warning: *don’t* watch this video unless you love model railroad bridges!


I hope those of you who do take the time to view the video enjoy it.  And I would like to thank everyone here at TRW for all the encouragement over the last two years to get these things done!

Take Care

md
« Last Edit: March 07, 2014, 05:45:39 PM by mark dance »
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Youtube Videos of the N Scale Columbia & Western at: markdance63
Photos and track plan of of the N Scale Columbia & Western at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27907618@N02/sets/72157624106602402/

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Re: 8 Bridges for the Boundary
« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2014, 09:40:42 PM »
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Very very cool Mark, thanks for sharing.
Otto K.
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Re: 8 Bridges for the Boundary
« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2014, 09:48:21 PM »
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Wow, this is an impressive collection of models.  Want to finish my bridge for me?
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Re: 8 Bridges for the Boundary
« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2014, 11:26:12 PM »
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Excellent work Mark.  Both on the bridges and the video.  What an inspiration!
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Re: 8 Bridges for the Boundary
« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2014, 11:38:50 PM »
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Looks like the weekend update is going to be a lot less interesting from now on. If you start to miss building them I'm sure you could start a custom bridge modeling service.
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Your layouts nice, but it needs more Conrail !

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Re: 8 Bridges for the Boundary
« Reply #5 on: March 08, 2014, 01:12:47 AM »
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Pretty awesome Mark.  Amazing work.

Craig
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Re: 8 Bridges for the Boundary
« Reply #6 on: March 09, 2014, 06:35:01 PM »
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Finally got a chance to watch this Mark.  Excellent documentation of an epic project.  I especially liked the shots looking up canyon at the McCormack, Fire, and Barr Creek bridges.  Congratulations on this milestone!

-gfh
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Re: 8 Bridges for the Boundary
« Reply #7 on: March 12, 2014, 01:04:49 PM »
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Mark, on your pin connected truss, I'm interested in a few measurements. For example, what size of I-beam did you use to support the track on top? Are there 5 of them across the top? 

Craigolio13@yahoo.ca if you would like to chat off group.

Thanks, Craig
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