[SEL] 3 Lunger lifts/lowers bridge

[Richard Strobel]

This link shows the old vehicle approaches to the bridge.  Today the bridge 
can only be accessed for viewing from the south.

Please copy/paste if link wraps.

http://terraserver.microsoft.com/image.aspx?T=1&S=10&Z=13&X=2837&Y=26583&W=3&qs=%7cFairview%7cMontana%7c

Rick












----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Strobel" <Richard_Strobel7 at msn.com>
To: "sel" <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2006 5:33 AM
Subject: [SEL] 3 Lunger lifts/lowers bridge


> Howdy all;
>    Just got back from a fine family re-union in N.E. Montana.  On the 
> return trip we had to stop and gaze at the mighty "Snowden Bridge" 
> constructed 1916 by the Great Northern Railway to span the Missouri for 
> rail and auto traffic, plus lift for the river boats.  This is one of the 
> few vertical lift span Bridges left and is in use today, but only by the 
> trains.
>
>    Counterweights are 350 ton each and I believe the engine might be a 
> kero Buda..please correct me if I'm wrong.
>
>   Located near Fairview, Mt. in the eastern portion, it is a definite well 
> kept secret.
>
>   A fine example of "Whad They Use'm For."
>
>   Photo's at:
>
> 
> http://community.webshots.com/myphotos?action=viewAllPhotos&albumID=551997585&security=VLVAlo
>
>   Hope you enjoy
>
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