That's not just a model bridge, it's a monument! A monument to the man who built it, to the club that sponsored it, and to the era it was made in. I'm in awe of it, and everyone who sees it should be as well when they know the story. And just so you know, back in 1938 when the materials for that model cost 44 dollars 40 dollars would have gotten you a Winchester 30-30 rifle! Thanks for posting!
Wow! Now that’s a bridge! Thanks for showing us this. I can’t imagine having the ability to make this by hand in the 30s! That’s some real talent and dedication. This is great content that can’t really be reproduced if you aren’t out there finding these layouts and examples and sharing with us. We really do appreciate it. Thanks man!
And just think, he did it all with hand tools! Power tools? As an old timer once told me about those days "Only the Three Stooges could afford power tools! And that was in the movies!"
These bridges are near perfectly balanced and a lot of them were moved by a pair of 600 volt streetcar motors (one would probably be enough but I figure two for redundancy), and operated by the same kind of drum controller. It would be cool to run the model from something like a Lionel K controller. Knife switches to cut motors in or out of power, and levers to engage the interlocking system with track signaling. It could be a challenge to close it like the real thing.
Nice! Pretty cool history there, amazing the details by hand such as the rivets being the only thing holding together. Wish I had the time and patience for something like that! Great video!
Whoa ! 👍
Thanks for the morning coffee...
Impressive most impressive from a master modeler😎👍👍👍👍👍!
Amazing indeed! That bridge is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Thank you for sharing it with all of us!
Glad you enjoyed it!! Such a masterpiece is correct.
Just amazing. Thanks for sharing. Dave
Hey Dave!! Do you have room for it on your layout?
@@realtoytrains I wished, but I run N scale. That is just an amazing bridge.
Nice bridge.
It sure is!
That was way cool 👍👍
That was super cool! What an amazing model he built!
Unreal!! I wish people had the patience for something like this today.
That is awesome
that is really sweet way that bridge works
Some serious dedication to build it. Thanks for watching!!
-RTT
That's not just a model bridge, it's a monument! A monument to the man who built it, to the club that sponsored it, and to the era it was made in. I'm in awe of it, and everyone who sees it should be as well when they know the story. And just so you know, back in 1938 when the materials for that model cost 44 dollars 40 dollars would have gotten you a Winchester 30-30 rifle! Thanks for posting!
I agree! Well stated!
@@PghTrainFanatic Thanks! Words almost failed me though.
Wow! Now that’s a bridge! Thanks for showing us this. I can’t imagine having the ability to make this by hand in the 30s! That’s some real talent and dedication. This is great content that can’t really be reproduced if you aren’t out there finding these layouts and examples and sharing with us. We really do appreciate it. Thanks man!
And just think, he did it all with hand tools! Power tools? As an old timer once told me about those days "Only the Three Stooges could afford power tools! And that was in the movies!"
Thank you for the kind words! I’ve always wanted to see this bridge in real life. I would be foolish not to share with you all!!
Awesome video boss. That thing is amazing
Thanks 👍
That bridge is Awesome! Great detail work and weathering!! 😀👍
Very neat bridge. Like the detail.
Awesome video man!
Great vidio, now a bridge like that would look good on my Yard layout. Hummm Build it indoors and set outside, 8' section and a years work on it...
These bridges are near perfectly balanced and a lot of them were moved by a pair of 600 volt streetcar motors (one would probably be enough but I figure two for redundancy), and operated by the same kind of drum controller. It would be cool to run the model from something like a Lionel K controller. Knife switches to cut motors in or out of power, and levers to engage the interlocking system with track signaling. It could be a challenge to close it like the real thing.
Cool history! I heard at one time 6 men could actually lift the bridge, they were so well balanced. Thanks for watching 😎
Nice! Pretty cool history there, amazing the details by hand such as the rivets being the only thing holding together. Wish I had the time and patience for something like that! Great video!
That is one amazing bridge. Only one question for you... When are you going to start on yours? 🤣 Thanks for sharing.