The initial build took a little over eight months. I began with
three pieces of 2” pink foam glued together. I had to add two
more pieces later to keep the module from bending and break-
ing the bridge parts. I molded the land to fit the bridge, apply-
ing the measurements taken of the prototype.
The wooden part of the bridge was built first. I had to first
build a jig to fit the complicated pieces together. Ken Patterson
loaned me his HO-scale caliper to measure the scale lumber.
Next was the steel girder bridge section. This was accom-
plished by cutting down two Central Valley girder bridges and
attaching them together.
7. The wooden trestle supporting the approach span contrasts
with modern segmental concrete work supporting the steel
through-deck bridge. Dirk Reynolds photo.
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What’s neat column - 6
MRH-May 2014
