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How to build a bridge with a turnout on it?
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<p>First, turnouts on bridges are prototypical. If you search on other forums you find lots of examples.</p> <p>Here is CP's Campden Place Bridge in Minnesota on Google Maps:<br /> https://www.google.com/maps/@45.0293605,-93.2826374,239m/data=!3m1!1e3</p> <p>And here are photos: <a href="http://bridgehunter.com/mn/hennepin/camden-place-rail/">http://bridgehunter.com/mn/hennepin/camden-place-rail/</a></p> <p>I think there are two ways to design the deck bridge. <br />-Put one girder paralell to the main track and put the second girder at an angle from support to support so the diverting track can be accommodated.</p> <p>- Put both girders parallel to the main track. The diverting track gets an additional girder that is supported by the abutment an one girder of the main track.</p> <p>I'd prefer the first one as it is less complicated to construct.</p> <p>Here is another example, the BNSF Celilo bridge crossing the Columbia River.<br />From Google Maps: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/bnsf+wishram+columbia+river+railroad+bridge/@45.651544,-120.9831996,473m/data=!3m1!1e3">https://www.google.com/maps/search/bnsf+wishram+columbia+river+railroad+bridge/@45.651544,-120.9831996,473m/data=!3m1!1e3</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.somewherewest.com/gorge/BNSF4948EBWishram.jpg">http://www.somewherewest.com/gorge/BNSF4948EBWishram.jpg</a><br /><br />Hopefully that helps a bit.<br />Regards, Volker</p>
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