North American Railroad Bridges
Review Garden Railways, April 2008"The book is beautifully printed on heavy, glossy stock. Photos include historic and contemporary photographs, sometimes of the same structure, as well as early postcard and other views of bridges, both well-known and obscure. Picture reproduction is outstanding. This, coupled with the well-researched and knowledgeably written text, makes the book a vaulable addition to anyone's railroad library". Few railroading scenes are as enduring as...
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In this marvelously illustrated book sure to appeal to modelers and railfans alike, Brian Solomon presents the only completely illustrated history to tackle the development and evolution of North American railroad bridges. Solomon examines each major type of construction—trusses, trestles, viaducts, suspension bridges, and movable spans—as well as the men responsible for pioneering them, while explaining in layperson’s terms the principles behind each. In addition, iconic structures such as Hell Gate, Starrucca Viaduct, and Suisun Bay Bridge, are examined in detail. North American Railroad Bridges is illustrated throughout with landmark patent drawings, specially commissioned diagrams, and modern color photography from some of today’s top rail photographers, in a fitting tribute to the structures that are as essential to the continent’s railroading landscape as locomotives and rolling stock.
Preface and AcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter 1 Early Masonry ArchesChapter 2 Truss BridgesChapter 3 Trestles and Metal ViaductsChapter 4 Long Spans and Other Big Railroad BridgesChapter 5 Replacement SpansChapter 6 Concrete ArchesChapter 7 Movable SpansSourcesIndex
