Included in this kit:

Instructions and part diagrams

136ea. 1/16" laser cut loose parts

11ea. 1/16" laser cut parts sheets

4ea. 1/8" laser cut parts

1ea. 1/16" square rod

8ea 3/64" x 15" plastic coated wire

A vertical lift bridge has a span which rises vertically while remaining parallel with the track. 

The counterweights on a vertical lift bridge only have to be equal to the weight of the bridge,

whereas on a bascule bridge counterweights must weigh several times more than the span being

lifted. Therefore, heavier materials can be used on the deck of the lift bridge which makes it

especially well suited for heavy railroad use.

Our bridge is based upon typical lift bridges found in the United States spanning the Mississippi

and other major rivers. These were built from the early 1900’s on. Our model has a 115 foot long

lift span and towers that rise 75 feet. The entire bridge is raised on concrete piers and has unique

footings. In addition to the lift bridge, the kit includes two 65’ long girder bridges which may be

used as approaches to the main bridge. This is a non operating model.

Please read these instructions completely before beginning and take your time to become familiar

with the parts. Allow parts to dry after painting or gluing and do not try to build this in one night.

This is a big bridge and it will take a little time to build. Drawings of all the parts have been

included for ease of part identification.

In order to make the instructions and figures clear, some of the model assemblies have been

painted gray prior to photographing. In some cases the model is gray and the newly added parts

have been left white. This is only for illustration purposes. You should paint your model as

indicated in the instructions. 

Practice gluing the acrylic together if you have never done it before. There is plenty of scrap in

your kit that you can use for this. See “Gluing Acrylic” for more information on this.

If by chance a part is missing or broken, please write us indicating the kit name and part number

and we will send you a replacement.

You will need the following items to assemble your model: hobby knife, paint, paint brushes,

glue, modeling putty, tweezers, files and sanding block

DETAILS

Single Track

Scale: HO

Size: Center Span and Towers 5"W x 28.75"L x 13.5"H

Plus two 9" approach bridges for a total length of 46.75"

A vertical lift bridge has a span which rises vertically while remaining parallel with the track. The counterweights on a vertical lift bridge only have to be equal to the weight of the bridge, whereas on a bascule bridge counterweight must weigh several times more than the span being lifted. Therefore, heavier materials can be used on the deck of the lift bridge which makes it especially well-suited for heavy railroad use.

Our bridge is based upon typical lift bridges found in the United States spanning the Mississippi and other major rivers. These were built from the early 1900s on. It has a 115 long lift span and towers that rise 75 feet. The entire bridge is raised on concrete piers and has rather unique footings. In addition to the lift bridge the kit includes two 65 long girder bridges which may be used as approaches to the main bridge. This is a non-operating model. However, with a little ingenuity and creativity it could be made to operate.

Stationary kit features laser cut acrylic parts, tab and slot construction and detailed instructions.

History

A vertical-lift bridge or just lift bridge is a type of movable bridge in which a span rises vertically while remaining parallel with the deck.

The vertical lift offers several benefits over other movable bridges such as the bascule and swing-span bridges. Generally speaking, they cost less to build for longer moveable spans.  The counterweights in a vertical lift are only required to be equal to the weight of the deck, whereas bascule bridge counterweights must weigh several times as much as the span being lifted. As a result, heavier materials can be used in the deck, and so this type of bridge is especially suited for heavy railroad use. The biggest disadvantage to the vertical-lift bridge (in comparison with many other designs) is the height restriction for vessels passing under it, due to the deck remaining suspended above the passageway.

Most vertical-lift bridges use towers, each equipped with counterweights. An example of this kind was built in Portland, Oregon, United States in 1912.

Another design uses balance beams to lift the deck, with pivoting bascules located on the top of the lift towers.

New in the SEALED  Box

 Figures, Vehicles, Freight Cars, Passenger Cars, Locomotives, and background items are not included but (sold separately).

  SHIPPING:

We do combine shipping on multiple purchases.  You MUST message me BEFORE YOU PAY and I will send you a combined invoice.   If you pay first, I am unable to make any adjustment because ebay has then taken its fees on the shipping as well.  Some items due to the sizes of the boxes do not combine well for shipping. 

THIS IS AN UNASSEMBLED KIT 

The item is NEW in the original box from old stock 

Having discontinued my Hobby Store and left frigid “Minne-Snow-Da” I have relocated and retired to the warmer part of the country, Down to Sunny TEXAS.   

I will be Liquidating the remaining stock. 

I will be listing items over the next year or so clearing them out.

Please see the photos we take actual photos of each item

Most of these items are New in the box removed only to take photos of them.