Been working on a couple crossings: Started on the Shaky Lake crossing near Reidfield. It just a start mind you. Of a more finished nature is the Mills Street crossing in Weyauwega. (The front tower leans as a result of the derailment a few years back.) More will be added to this scene as well...
The sagging/leaning cantilever is very prototypical by my observations. I beieve it's mostly due to the weight of the cantilever and the fact that one end is not supported. Some are really bad! The ones above look just about right to me.
Yes. I have seen them making a lean. I'd bet vibrations from passing trains and vehicular traffic adds a lot to that evolution. I was just noting the aspect from which he'd based his models- A derailment.
