Bridges for Model Railroads
Built in 1904 atop 1874 piers of a previous span, this bridge embodies the beautiful utility of Pennsylvania Railroad bridge designs. Perfect for crossing a river on your layout, the Parker Truss span could be used alone, or with the Warren deck truss sections to span the widest gap. Check out the plans.
The 1870 Stewartstown Pratt Truss Bridge as pictured here shows the deck girder that in the 1920s effectively replaced the truss bridge. However the now redundant Pratt Truss elements were left intact, creating an odd two-for-one project for your model railroad. The measured drawings picture the bridge in its original truss-only configuration for those looking to recreate the original. Check out the plans.
Shortened to cross the Provo River near Orem, Utah, this Denver & Rio Grande Western Pratt through truss bridge would be a great addition to a narrow gauge model railroad. Check out the plans.
Built in 1893, the Bridgeport Bridge represented one type of bridges which could be ordered from catalogues at the end of the nineteenth century. Check out her plans.
An interesting short-span bridge, the Howe Pony Truss was not tall enough to be completely covered with a roof, but offers an interesting sheathing on the sides. Could be constructed quickly without interior detail and still be a point of interest, or completely modeled with some sheathing left off to showcase your work.
A great project for any 19th or 20th Century Railroad, this covered bridge is one of just eight left in the U.S. An interesting point of interest, it could be modeled with some of the sheathing removed to show off the double-web lattice, with workmen adding the covering planks. We have six sheets of plans.