BRIDGE OPTIONS PT1

As seen in the Christmas issue, there is a new bridge on the layout. Here's how it evolved...

As a test train of passenger cars roll past, I tried out the option of adding another line along the edge. This will become either a CSX interchange or an AP&W spur.

The first mock-up of the bridge. This was an older-style bridge that I had on hand, and it helped me to determine how many sections I needed to purchase.

The first part of the new bridge is in place. The storage building won't stay there; it's currently homeless on the revised layout.

A section of the Armstrong Building has been placed beside the bridge, to help hide the end against the wall/backdrop. Another building will probably be set on the other side, once the bridge is complete.

A double-stack train is the perfect way to test the height of the bridge; if the train fits underneath, then you can run almost anything!