Re: Real Narrow Gauge Bridges with Suspension Cables.
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The Taupo Totara Timber Co crossed the Waikato river on New Zealand's longest Wooden Bridge at Ongaroto on the North Island.
While it is extremely rare to find examples of Suspension bridges in Railroad use due to the destructive forces transmitted through the track structure, some did exist.
This ingenious example used both boxtrusses and arch construction with additional support derived from the use of suspension cables.
Longest single span wooden bridge in New Zealand, carrying the Taupo Totara Timber Company line over the Waikato River at Ongaroto. Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949 :Collection of albums, prints and negatives. Ref: APG-1160-1/2-G. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/22823593
While it is extremely rare to find examples of Suspension bridges in Railroad use due to the destructive forces transmitted through the track structure, some did exist.
This ingenious example used both boxtrusses and arch construction with additional support derived from the use of suspension cables.
Longest single span wooden bridge in New Zealand, carrying the Taupo Totara Timber Company line over the Waikato River at Ongaroto. Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949 :Collection of albums, prints and negatives. Ref: APG-1160-1/2-G. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/22823593
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