Lift Bridge
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$273.00
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Scale: HO Size: 4";W x 28.75";L x 13.5";H plus two 9"; approach bridges Non
Operating Price: Single Track Lift Bridge Kit $220.00 Price: Double Track Lift
Bridge Kit $273.00 Due to popular demand we are releasing this as a single and
double track version. HO Scale stationary kit features laser cut acrylic
parts, tab and slot construction and detailed instructions. A vertical lift
bridge has a span which rises vertically while remaining parallel with the
track. The counterweights on a vertical lift bridge only have to be equal to
the weight of the bridge, whereas on a bascule bridge counterweights must
weigh several times more than the span being lifted. Therefore heavier
materials can be used on the deck of the lift bridge which makes it especially
well suited for heavy railroad use. Our bridge is based upon typical lift
bridges found in the United States spanning the Mississippi and other major
rivers. These were built from the early 1900�s on. It has a 115� long lift
span and towers that rise 75 feet. The entire bridge is raised on concrete
piers and has rather unique footings. In addition to the lift bridge the kit
includes two 65� long girder bridges which may be used as approaches to the
main bridge. This is a non operating model. However with a little ingenuity
and creativity it could be made to operate.
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