What a bridge
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Wow, that is one incredible bridge 
I'd hate to veer off of that bridge....it'd be like falling into a canyon
I'd hate to veer off of that bridge....it'd be like falling into a canyon Looks like it replaces a pretty twisty-turny drive to the bottom of the valley and back up again... I wonder if you get a choice of route anymore?
Andrew
Andrew
Yeah, this is apparently an in-process picture. All the cables aren't in place yet, and those red supports were taken down after they were.
I used to have acrophobia, but got over it many years ago. But... you'd play hell getting me to drive over this one regardless.
I used to have acrophobia, but got over it many years ago. But... you'd play hell getting me to drive over this one regardless.
Chessie6459
Gauge Oldtimer
I thought Royal Gorge bridge was the highest in the world. But after doing some conversion, this bridge beat it by 16 meters, or 52 feet.
Yeah, and I wonder what the sway factor is on a windy day.eightyeightfan1 said:
I didn't read all the details on the web site, but I'll bet it's gotta be a couple of feet out there at it's tallest point. Impressive bridge, but I agree with Andrew: I'd rather drive that twisting road at a good clip in an appropriate car, or, if I were a bit younger, on a motorcycle.
Wayne
Wayne
Umm..
I hate to be the guy that calls the emperor naked, but wouldn't it be easier to use an airplane?
I hate to be the guy that calls the emperor naked, but wouldn't it be easier to use an airplane?
eightyeightfan1 said:
I've been to the Royal Gorge bridge....man that thing is HIGH! The day my wife and I went there was a STRONG wind......at least 60 MPH......we could barely walk on that thing with it swaying.
ezdays said:Here's a picture that a friend sent me of a bridge in France. It's billed as the highest bridge in the world. Not a RR bridge, but gee, wouldn't it be great to adapt it to your layout?
There are more details on the construction of the bridge here.
the germans have alot easier of a time getting to paris now. :rofl
Oh yeah - this bridge really is breathtaking! It crosses the river Tarn and is part of the A75 highway in southern France. It has six lanes (3 in both directions) and quite high side boards, so you don't even see the twisty road below.
I drove over it last summer, and I didn't stop to look if it swayed in the wind! But you have the feeling of flying high over the landscape. Crrrrazy!
BTW: The photo is made by a fish-eye lens which distorts the picture. In reality the bridge is straight! Would be even crazier, if it was built in a curve. But the I would think twice before going over it!
Ron
PS: Germany is far off in the North - no way to reach Germany from Paris over THAT bridge...
I drove over it last summer, and I didn't stop to look if it swayed in the wind! But you have the feeling of flying high over the landscape. Crrrrazy!
BTW: The photo is made by a fish-eye lens which distorts the picture. In reality the bridge is straight!
Would be even crazier, if it was built in a curve. But the I would think twice before going over it! Ron
PS: Germany is far off in the North - no way to reach Germany from Paris over THAT bridge...