Re: Bridge on a slight curve...

Posted by Chris Walker on Nov 27, 2015; 12:31am
URL: http://c-sng-discussion-forum.254.s1.nabble.com/Bridge-on-a-slight-curve-tp4047p4058.html


  Thusly I shall elucidate ...


Given that this is "Modern" practice, it should still mirror the C&S application, there were very few curved applications on the C&S, it certainly is similar to NZR standards as what I'm used to.

Note that the Trackdeck is straight parallel with the Truss members but given the short length why wouldn't it be.


However that was not the case on the C&S with the through Plate Girder on the Georgetown Loop, here it is clearly a 3 tangent Trackdeck structure inside the straight Plate Girders.  My own photo of the modern version at this location is from the Hwy 70 overlook and the detail not that great.


from pg377  Colorado Central Rail Road  Abbott/ McLeod  Sundance Books 2007