EBAY STORE SITE: TRAINS04NW Sale for One (1 ) each "Signature Series" Replica model, Suitable for O guage or S gauge. Samples of some of the stone work "masters" refer photos. Updated 5/13/2015. Needs inner brick work completed an a few more washes of color plus paint in the river. Updated photos. Either a 4-4-0 from the late 1800's or rolling stock from the 1950's look good on this model. Bridge continues in active daily service on the busy corridor between Altoona and Pittsburgh.
Introductory Sale. @ $450.00/each plus S & H added to final invoice. Model is a beauty!
PRR, BIG VIADUCT II, built 1889' Two massive arches. Replacement bridge, located on NS @ MP 267.2, for BIG VIADUCT 1, a single arch design, as it was completely destroyed and washed away during heavy rains when the South Fork dam burst and flooded the Conemaugh valley totally destroying Johnstown, PA (Johnstown Flood) BV1 was built in 1833. I will offer Big Viaduct I in near future. Model BVII Model # 1 in series Accommodates up to 2 standard O gauge tracks. Note, my replica model bridges and viaducts are compatible with Lionel, Marx, Bing, MTH, American Flyer and any other O gauge trains. Contact me with questions.
BIG VIADUCT II stands today, one hundred twenty six (126) years later, operating in revenue service! As of 2015 this viaduct continues to be a intregal component of NS - Norfolk Southern operations in Western PA. Prototype is truly at the heart of the former PRR System. Model replicates the current BVII viaduct design, as Big Viaduct 1 was destroyed during the Johnstown Flood. All passenger & freight trains on the former "Broadway" mainline utilize this viaduct to cross over the Conemaugh river near Johnstown, PA.
This enduring viaduct and dozens of similar designs, crossing, the many rivers and streams in this region is testiment to the foresight of the Pennsylvania Rail Road management and expertise of their engineering team. The Pennsy invested in plant and equipment providing sound infrstructure and a superb right of way that was second to none!
Their original investment in the economic future of America has returned dividends to the railroad,the economy of the region and the welfare of our nation for decades!
Replica model is an example of Americas "Turn of the Century" engineering excellence.
Enduring designs like this earned Pennsy the title "Standard Railroad of the World".
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Today, the Big Viaduct II carries the famous "Broadway" mainline over the Conemaugh near Mineral Point, PA. This viaduct continues to be a intregal component of NS - Norfolk Southern operations in Western PA.
The original builders would be proud of their work.
Viaduct stands, today, as a tribute to the engineering excellence
of the PRR, “Standard Railroad of the
World”. My model commemorates the prototypes
service to the commerce of Pennsylvania, the Keystone State, and
our national economy.
On Dec-22-11 at 06:17:18 PST, seller added the following information: