I've just returned from a nice vacation, and we'll have some interesting pictures of preservation soon. In the meantime, here's a photo of an active two-level lift bridge. The upper level originally carried a two-lane highway, but as you can see that's no longer in use; it's been replaced by a modern bridge that barely intrudes in the upper left-hand corner. But the lower level still carries an active railroad line. It's in the up position here, and sadly I couldn't hang around long enough to see it in action. And with the modern bridge and some factory buildings in the way, this was the best shot I could take. As I say, we'll have some more interesting material soon.
But I must be getting old, I can't remember where I was when I took this picture. Anybody recognize it?
This is Paul hough I’m out east in Portland Maine and there is a railroad/highway bridge that looks like your picture in Bath Maine The highway is decommissioned but the railroad looks intact
ReplyDeleteBath is correct! It's a very interesting city, and the Bath Iron Works is a large shipbuilding enterprise that still seems to be going strong. We were there for the 4PM shift change, and there was a large crowd of steelworkers coming and going, just like the old days.
ReplyDeleteThe Bath Iron Works is the largest employer in Maine. I was there once to watch a Cruiser get launched. For those of us also interested in ships the Maine maritime Museum is also a great attraction.
ReplyDeleteTed Miles, retired but still interested
Paul Hough comments on the Maine Maritime Museum: Great place! Lots of period woodworking tools and methods including steaming wood to curve it! Turn of the century wooden schooners have bigger beams tha trolley cars!
ReplyDeleteWe drove over there, but it's a large place and was closing soon, so we decided we didn't have time to do it justice. That will a priority next time.
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