Bascule Lift Bridge 1

Bascule Lift Bridge 1

A dual rail track Bascule Lift span bridge, 72 metres main span. This was built by the American Bridge Company, and is unusual in its operation of the counterweight. The bridge was an attempt to patent something different without infringing existing patents.

It is a modified version of the Strauss Heel Trunnion type. One example existed on the Wabash (now N&W) outside Detroit.

The bridge is in the up position until a train comes along, and is suitable for a river crossing. It dates from about 1940. It has been updated for TS2009 but is a TRS2004 model.

Once installed you will find it as Bascule Lift Bridge 1 in the USA listing.

Author: Ian Manion (Vulcan)

Bascule Lift Bridge 1
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