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The Whitford Bridge is Finished! (NSF56K)
« on: July 08, 2008, 09:38:03 PM »
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AT LAST!!! The prototype of the 380ft Whitford Curved Chord Parker bridge is finished in time for NTS.

Double Track, Pin-Connected, Super heavy duty, I stopped counting the raised rivets at 19,000, Built directly from copies of the original builders plans, Designed to be built by anyone of average skills. Lots of pics (14), hope you enjoy.


















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Re: The Whitford Bridge is Finished! (NSF56K)
« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2008, 09:41:48 PM »
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That is incredible...every time i see this sort of thing, it helps keep me motivated to finish my own projects (none of which will likely ever look THAT nice)

Wanna do B&O's Cheat River bridge next?? ;D

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Re: The Whitford Bridge is Finished! (NSF56K)
« Reply #2 on: July 08, 2008, 09:50:24 PM »
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« Reply #3 on: July 08, 2008, 10:02:01 PM »
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looking good, bravo...
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Re: The Whitford Bridge is Finished! (NSF56K)
« Reply #4 on: July 08, 2008, 10:19:50 PM »
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Looks great!

A minor thing I just pinged BLMA on as well....

For all your bridges it would be nice if you could post clearances (for the ones with sides and or overhead bits); and state if they clear the NTrak oversized gauge or not.  Also, on double track bridges the track to track centerline distance.

One other idea; how about some auto bridges of similar designs?  Often the same body of water had a railroad bridge and a two or four lane car bridge over it nearby.....
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Re: The Whitford Bridge is Finished! (NSF56K)
« Reply #5 on: July 08, 2008, 10:25:54 PM »
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Re: The Whitford Bridge is Finished! (NSF56K)
« Reply #6 on: July 08, 2008, 10:36:51 PM »
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that is awesome.  your many hours are worth it - looks great.  now turn your attention to the Milwaukee Road's trestles with supportsd for the overhead wires.  hell, just etch up a Little Joe  ;D

exciting times



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Re: The Whitford Bridge is Finished! (NSF56K)
« Reply #7 on: July 08, 2008, 10:37:57 PM »
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That's a work of art, Bob. 
Leo, while I understand the need for information about clearances, I hope the expectation is not to tamper with prototype dimensions to satisfy N-trak's somewhat stale, although obviously successful standards...  Thou shalt not let the tail wag the dog...

As for making a highway bridge, one of the advantages of Bob's bridges is that they come in kit form...  Bash away my motoring friend, bash away!

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Re: The Whitford Bridge is Finished! (NSF56K)
« Reply #8 on: July 08, 2008, 10:40:36 PM »
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Leo, 1.95" clearance, 1.25" C2C, Already working on the Auto Bridges. You can use my Lenticular (193ft) for 2-lane auto traffic just as the real one is today.

You want it Chris, you know the drill  ;D

Tim, are you referring to the 2 double track Warrens at Rowlesburg that went into the drink in 1985?? Or the Deck Girders that replaced them??

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Re: The Whitford Bridge is Finished! (NSF56K)
« Reply #9 on: July 08, 2008, 10:44:25 PM »
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South Elkins over the Tygart Valley River would be nice...  Very simple design, too... ;D

In fact, it was so simple, they just built it again!
http://www.wvrailmuseum.com/bridge.html

They even give you the plans!!!  Give them a call, maybe you'll get a commission to do a fund-raising project for them....

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Re: The Whitford Bridge is Finished! (NSF56K)
« Reply #10 on: July 08, 2008, 10:47:17 PM »
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 :o :o :o :o :o :o

crap, that is nice!
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Re: The Whitford Bridge is Finished! (NSF56K)
« Reply #11 on: July 08, 2008, 10:55:13 PM »
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Quote from: wm3798 on July 08, 2008, 10:37:57 PM
Leo, while I understand the need for information about clearances, I hope the expectation is not to tamper with prototype dimensions to satisfy N-trak's somewhat stale, although obviously successful standards...  Thou shalt not let the tail wag the dog...

Absolutely.  I don't want him to modify things a bit, I just want to know if I can use them without violating NTrak specs or not. 

1.95" is 26 scale feet, if my math is right.  That should be enough to clear, 23' high by 18' wide is the extended clearance.  1.25" is the minimum center to center as well.  As I told BLMA, indicating which ones work might get a few more sales as those building modules will know what works.

The Traincat bridges have caused me to rethink some upcoming modules I'm planning, and I believe they will feature at least one of these wonderful bridges.
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Re: The Whitford Bridge is Finished! (NSF56K)
« Reply #12 on: July 08, 2008, 11:03:26 PM »
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I suppose we can look forward to a three or four part episode of Reality Reduced as you sift through the parts, then try to get them unglued from your fingers! ;D

I'm still waiting for something like this....
http://www.aaubreybodine.com/stock/07/07-088.jpg

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Re: The Whitford Bridge is Finished! (NSF56K)
« Reply #13 on: July 08, 2008, 11:07:35 PM »
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He, He .....

Hey Leo, The HO version (52.5") is in redesign to make it a 700ft triple track N-Trak bridge. That would make the bridge comparable to the big Louisville & Indiana (ex PRR) bridge over the Ohio River @ Louisville. Now THAT would be a module!!
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Re: The Whitford Bridge is Finished! (NSF56K)
« Reply #14 on: July 08, 2008, 11:10:45 PM »
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