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Posted by dknelson on Thursday, January 23, 2003 8:00 AM
These days the railroads would probably be a bit leary about handing out engineering info on a bridge -- fear of terrorism. Sounds like a local source is more likely to understand who you are and what you want
Dave Nelson
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Posted by mbshaw on Wednesday, January 22, 2003 10:53 AM
Thanks for your idea. Just to let you know, I contacted the Roads Commision and the guy I contacted has drawings and actually provided oversight for the county on that particular bridge.

M Shaw Chessie & Soo Line
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 20, 2003 3:36 PM
Oh and also if u have any responds to my post just let me know and ill try to help you as much as possible

clay --*16 years old*--
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 20, 2003 3:34 PM
Well if u have no luck at the building department u should do what i have always done. try to take as many pictures of it as u can and build it from that. i made the ohio river bridge which was very huge and i made it from pictures and i was impressed with it.

clay --*16 years old*--
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General Prototype Info...
Posted by mbshaw on Monday, January 20, 2003 3:06 PM
I have been searching for info on a particular railroad bridge in Grand Rapids, Michigan that I have been wanting to scratch build for sometime. I work in construction so I know that the local building department should have record of this particular bridge. However, is there a better resource for obtaining drawings of prototype structures or equipment? Would contacting, in this case, CSX be a better way to go?

Also I am looking for more detailed information about CSX's mainline between Chicago and Detroit. In particular survey type drawings of their yards. I have looked at topo maps but they provide little detailed information.

Any help is appreciated.

MS
M Shaw Chessie & Soo Line

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