I see the wood platforms on Chicago's CTA "L" and the Metra IC line stations and note that they seem to need renewal at about 25 year intervals. Hope the owners of that new walkway budget for replacements. Treated lumber has a finite life.
Electroliner 1935 What is the life of a wood bridge exposed to the elements? My deck needs real sealing every five or six years.
What is the life of a wood bridge exposed to the elements? My deck needs real sealing every five or six years.
I believe wood used for such applications is usually heat and pressure treated with creosote, as are ties.
Those are usually some pretty heavy timbers, besides.
Not to mention that the railroads aren't worried about whether the structure looks nice for company...
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Wouldn't it be fun to watch trains from this bridge?
https://www.dezeen.com/2020/07/17/dietmar-feichtinger-architectes-railway-bridge-angers-architecture/
Do you have photo sources of other new, top-notch railroad architecture you can post?
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