Scherzer rolling-lift structure carries tracks of Texas and Pacific over Harvey canal, near New Orleans; double-track bridge takes place of two movable-span railroad bridges over old canal; unusual design of superstructure; interlocking plant; construction procedure; track changes.


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    Title :

    New bascule span replaces two old swing spans


    Additional title:

    Ry Age


    Published in:

    Railway Age ; 97 , n 10


    Publication date :

    1934


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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