09-17-2011, 09:30 AM
Well GEC the girders are of a " BOX " type. ![[Image: 055.jpg]](http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz328/gronku2/the%20gauge/055.jpg)
Apparently they are light weight and strong, just like the prototype.
I did my final load test today. I supported the lift section from the ends, just like it will be when installed. To simulate a good load I piled as many of my heaviest loco on the rails as I could fit.![[Image: 051.jpg]](http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz328/gronku2/the%20gauge/051.jpg)
![[Image: 053.jpg]](http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz328/gronku2/the%20gauge/053.jpg)
![[Image: 052.jpg]](http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz328/gronku2/the%20gauge/052.jpg)
![[Image: 054.jpg]](http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz328/gronku2/the%20gauge/054.jpg)
The grand total came to ..........9 pounds, 3.6 ounces. I'm no longer worried about the load carrying capacity of the bridge..
Apparently they are light weight and strong, just like the prototype.I did my final load test today. I supported the lift section from the ends, just like it will be when installed. To simulate a good load I piled as many of my heaviest loco on the rails as I could fit.
The grand total came to ..........9 pounds, 3.6 ounces. I'm no longer worried about the load carrying capacity of the bridge..
My other car is a locomotive, ARHS restoration crew