Edit post

Edit your reply below.

Post Body
Enter your post below.
Just make the peirs at the low end very strong. I have done plenty of bridges on grade and never really thought about it until you posted the question. Gravity always pulls straight down and I would think the low end of the bridge will require greater strength. Logging crews in western history built them on grades all the time. In fact the more common problem was failure to "cross brace" forward and backwards the length of the bridge... thus when the engine hit the brakes the bridge would fall forward and down like dominos. Build your bridges and run your trains anyway you want to on that grade. Have fun!!
Tags (Optional)
Tags are keywords that get attached to your post. They are used to categorize your submission and make it easier to search for. To add tags to your post type a tag into the box below and click the "Add Tag" button.
Add Tag

Update Reply

Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more!

Model Railroader Newsletter See all

Sign up for our FREE e-newsletter and get model railroad news in your inbox!