N Scale Architect - 10057 - Structure, Bridge, Lattice Truss , Single - Bridges and Piers

Specific Item Information: Sherwood’s Bridge was inspired by the lattice truss designs used by railroads to span everything from small streams to large river valleys. This bridge design is considered by many to be the strongest and most adaptable. Early examples were made from wood which was later replaced by steel as represented in this model. This kit is available as a Base Kit (#10055) which includes two(2) End Abutments, a 2½” Support Pier and a 9" Span and an Expansion Kit (#10056) which each add a 2½” Pier and a 5" Span. An unlimited number of Expansion Kits can be added to a Base Kit to accommodate even the widest gaps on your layout or module. Each of these interlocking spans include a wooden deck & guards, finely detail diagonal supports, ‘concrete’ piers or abutments and illustrated step-by-step instructions.

Road Name History: Bridges and Piers are an important component of transportation.

A bridge is a structure built to span physical obstacles without closing the way underneath such as a body of water, valley, or road, for the purpose of providing passage over the obstacle, usually something that can be detrimental to cross otherwise. There are many different designs that each serve a particular purpose and apply to different situations. Designs of bridges vary depending on the function of the bridge, the nature of the terrain where the bridge is constructed and anchored, the material used to make it, and the funds available to build it.

Brand/Importer Information: The N Scale Architect was founded in 1991 by Russ Kaufman who has been active in model railroading since the early 1970s. Although many model railroaders received a Lionel Train as their first train set, Russ and his brother Bill were bitten by the model railroad bug in the form of an Aurora N-Scale set.

Russ started The N Scale Architect based on the encouragement of fellow modelers who thought that the plans he had drawn up for scratch building over the years might be enjoyed by others in kit form. The first kits featured detailed step-by-step instructions with hand drawn illustrations and plastic templates to be used for cutting the various pieces. This tradition of high quality instructions continues with the addition of "in-process" and color photos and, thanks to better computer aided programs, more detailed drawings. These templates have been replaced with laser-cut micro-plywood pieces along with the addition of many detailing castings which are now also available separately as part of their "Making A Scene" product line.