How about a Troubled bridge over water instead?? Pics of the Little Rock and Western Fourche River Bridge Photographer unknown. Asked for photographer information. Unfortunately, photos were sent to s friend by unknow individual. He then sent them to me. If anyone MIGHT know the peron behind the photos, PLEASE contact me so I can provide proper credits!!! Charlie/Paul, If this isn't allowable, let me know so I can delete photos from album?? Thanks,
I am excited that I finally have something to contribute to these. All four of these shots are of the same set of bridges crossing the Potomac at Harpers Ferry, WV.
Keith, am I correct in assuming that the "S" bends in the verticals near the water line contributed to the major kink in the track atop the bridge? My question would be...why the heck did the a) engineer, b) conductor, c) section foreman, d) dispatcher, or e) anyone with kniowledge of the bridge's condition allow the train to proceed...or had the engine started across which caused the verticals to kink?
I am assuming that's the case. I'm suspecting that the supports gave way as train started over. And that no-one had any idea that this would happen. Pics were sent to me. Asked about them, and my friend knew nothing about them. When, where, why etc...... Also wondering if train wasn't backing over bridge, cars first when supports gave way. Crew stopping train then and there, not moving in case bridge decided to collapse totally. All guess work. Unless there's a way to contact the railroad in question and see if information can be obtained. I'm only guessing, which can be dangerous in it's own right! I'll see if I can attempt to come up with something.
Sorry for my verry late answer. The bridge is not replaced they have tunneled the trak. Greetings Rob Draaisma From Holland
Hey, do land bridges count? http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=147818 http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=147817 I always wondered how much money they save doing it this way as opposed to going around. (assuming they save any at all)
Austin Creek cascades down Mullan Pass below Skyline Trestle, as light ACe helpers drift back to Helena:
Two Texas Viaducts The two railroad viaducts I can currently find my pictures of: Austin Area Terminal Railroad viaduct over McNeil Rd., Austin, Texas: Austin Area Terminal Railroad South San Gabriel River trestle near Leander, Texas:
SouWestern_Shore_CNR_Bridge_1 Poster: Fergmiester (see this users gallery) SouWestern Shore CNR Bridge now a rail trail
Close up of SouWestern Shore CNR Bridge now a rail trail Poster: Fergmiester (see this users gallery)
Larkspur Bridge, shot through windshield of truck, while driving!! Photo opportunities from below ruined. Plywood covers the railings!! Not sure if because of track work, or if permanent!
Elstertal bridge Poster: Wolfgang Dudler (see this users gallery) The railroad crosses the river Elster and the railway Gera-Plauen.
And from a short weekend trip to Greiz a few more pictures from the Elstertalbridge: The "Vogtlandbahn" above the line Leipzig - Plauen - Hof - Nürnberg below the line Gera - Greiz - Plauen Wolfgang
Wallace Swing Bridge, Western side of river Poster: Fergmiester (see this users gallery) Wallcae Swing Bridge, North Shore, Nova Scotia along the Intercolonial Railway line. Now part of the Trans Canadian Rail Trail. Bridge would open for Sailing ships proceeding up the Wallace River to the Sand Stone Quarries.
