N&W Bridges

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Thanks.  The West of Matewan, WV side-by-side truss bridges is probably the best example, especially since one of my tracks then goes into a tunnel.  Also the use of a truss bridge in crossing another mainline is if interest.  Appreciate the suggestions.  
Bill D

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> On Mar 29, 2020, at 6:59 AM, NW Mailing List via NW-Mailing-List <nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org> wrote:
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> Bill - the first three examples that come to mind are:  
> (1)  West of Matewan WV; the double track main line passes through side by side thru truss bridges;
> then tunnels; then another pair of side by side truss bridges as it crosses back into WV.
> (2)  Crossing the Ohio River at Kenova WV:  Double track multi span through truss bridge, possibly
> the heaviest truss bridge on the system.
> (3)  Former VGN; skewed single track through truss which crosses over the N&W double track near
> Singer VA, several miles west of Salem VA.
> 
> There may be others; but not popping into my mind at the moment.
> 
> Jerome Crosson; NWHS; St. Peters MO.
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> Did the N&W (circa 1950s) have any truss bridges?  Or combination truss bridge/girder bridge?  
> 
> I have seen many pictures of trestle bridges (some quite impressive) on the N&W system, but not a single truss bridge I can find in print or video.  
> 
> I am modeling the N&W (all steam) and have a dramatic water feature I would line to cross as authentically as possible.  Any reference to good source material on N&W bridges would be appreciated.  I have O. Winston Links' photographic book "The Last Steam Railroad in America."  
> 
> Thank you for any photos you might be able to forward.  
> 
> Bill Demarest
> Gainesville, Va.
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