Description: Square Howe Truss Steel Bridge (Box Girder Bridge)William Howe patented a wood and iron rod truss in 1840 and extended the patent with improvements in 1850.The truss was the first to be designed using mathematical stress analysis.The Howe Truss was originally designed to combine diagonal timber compression members and vertical iron rod tension members, however, the Howe Truss was later used in steel bridges.It's impressive strength over long spans contributed to its overwhelming popularity as a railroad bridge. The Howe truss, suitable for heavy duty bridge spans, was adopted by the railroad industry and became one of the most widely used trusses for railroad bridges.Glossaryabutments: heavy supports at the ends of a bridge, which transfer the thrustfrom an arch or strut to the bedrock or earth belowbeam: a horizontal structural element spanning two supportscompression: the “pushing” forcedeck: the bridge surface on which traffic movesgirder: a large beam, usually created by bolting or welding together steel platespier: a heavy column or pillar which holds up a bridgetension: the “pulling” or “stretching” forceOffering here is HO 1:87 with 100% handcrafted by brass with full rivet detailingWith amazing detailWith walkways and railingsWith safety islandDelicate to the finest detailPortalsCross Braces / Niet vollständige AngabenTop Corner Box GirderCross BearersStringersMono FilamentDiagonal BraceGirdersLaced Top-BraceSteel (brass) Strip DetailMounting PadsTruss BottomCan be used as deck truss bridgeUpper deck track placement is possibleOr straight throughTHE BRASS BRIDGE REPRESENTS A STEEL BOX-GIRDER CONSTRUCTION IN TRIANGULAR SECTIONS FOR MAXIMUM STRUCTURAL STRENGTH.Our brass bridge are combined with durable and quality!Perfectly match your railroading scenery The bridge is approx. 30 inches long and approx. 4.8 inches high.Similar square truss bridge also widely used in Europe and China and Northern AmericanBrand New In the BoxTHE EFFECT OF SUCH A STRUCTURE ON A MODEL RAILROAD PROVIDES A MEASURE OF REALISM THAT DEFIES IMAGINATION. ADD THIS TO YOUR PIKE TO CROSS THAT CHASM OR ALLOW A MAJOR CROSSOVERPlease choose your favorite version:Black versionOrGrey versionOrUnpainted version*Buy-it-now price USD$1280 is for one piece and one version only.*Sofort kaufen USD$1280 ist für eine Version und 1 Stück.Offering here is the Brass Square Howe Truss bridge. Any other decoration items like locomotive and rolling stocks are not included.
Price: 1280 USD
Location: Tsing Yi
End Time: 2025-01-07T06:40:55.000Z
Shipping Cost: 125 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Color: GREY , BLACK or Unpainted
Material: Brass
Set Includes: Bridge
Scale: 1:87
MPN: PBA 007
Compatible Product: For Scenery
Item Length: 30 inch
Age Level: 17 Years & Up
Gauge: HO
Vintage: No
Brand: PRECISION BRASS ART WORK
Type: Bridge
Item Height: 4.8 inch
Model: Brass made railway bridge
Theme: Transportation
Features: Limited Edition, Painted
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
