Amtrak #5 westbound over the short overpass that crosses the dirt road to East Portal, and South Boulder Creek:
Wasn't that bridge originally designed to swing open? Boxcab E50 </font>[/QUOTE] [ March 28, 2006, 12:24 PM: Message edited by: Stourbridge Lion ]
I thought so! I wonder how many people know the origin for the name "Carcross?" ( I know.) Boxcab E50
How about the Huey P. Long Bridge over the Mississippi River near New Orleans. The "Huey P" is said to be the longest railroad bridge in the World @ more than 4.5 miles from grade to grade. BTW, both the east bank and west bank grade levels are 15-18 feet below the higher river water level, protected by levees....Don't Make Any Waves...
Sunset Route over the Brazos River. Here is a train on it with some unusual power. Click on the thumbnail to zoom in.
There were never that many of these in railroading's heyday. So this must be extremely rare today! What's the purpose behind this particular construction? Boxcab E50
There were never that many of these in railroading's heyday. So this must be extremely rare today! What's the purpose behind this particular construction? The gauntlet bridge was a way for 2 lines to cross a watercourse, or other obstacle without building 2 bridges. Boxcab E50 </font>[/QUOTE]
What RR originally built this bridge? T&NO? Boxcab E50 </font>[/QUOTE]Construction of the Huey P. was spearheaded by the Public Belt Railway Commission of New Orleans. Funding was provided by the Public Belt Railway, State of Louisiana, and the Southern Pacific Railroad. The History of the Huey P. Long Bridge is an interesting and well written essay.
