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Rader Sidetrack

October 19, 2019 10:09AM

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Underneath the visible wood siding and roof (on each side of the bridge) is a wood pony truss. The trusses are 'boxed in' to protect them from the weather.

More information on this bridge (before it was placed at the WW&F Trout Brook location) here:
[bridgehunter.com]
(note there are multiple photos at that link, click the "Next" button to see them all)

The original bridge was erected when steam locomotives were the prevailing form of power. Blasting the underside of a "complete" covered bridge roof with steam locomotive exhaust could lead to a serious fire problem.

Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 10/19/2019 10:13AM by Rader Sidetrack.

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Postcard From Maine 43, First time crossing Trout Brook in 86 years.	Stewart Rhine	October 18, 2019 04:25PM
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