THE BIG OPENING

[@trailwayt9H337]

This view was very fantastic and very amazing by the views of passing of trains and boats on one time 😍

[@DLT-po6to]

I'm glad they repair and keep it instead of building a boring modern bridge.

[@williamjones7163]

I would love to see how the connections are separated and reattached as the bridge opens and closes. It has to work first-time everytime.

[@franktuckwell196]

It is really great to see these structures working as probably most people would be unaware of them, let alone their age and capabilities. I am English, so wouldn't know about them let alone have the privilege of seeing them operate. Thankyou very much for sharing.

[@vonmazur1]

I operated this bridge many times. It was very fussy as it was converted from steam powered in the center of the span, to electric from the cabin. Before they replaced Peck, that was another bridge that was "Delicate" It required a good control touch. Saga in Westport was not as fussy, and Cob in Greenwich was also easier to operate than the others....

[@nolantherailfan5048]

Work on a replacement bridge is in the works

[@butti9249]

It's impressive!

[@shauntrailskinner9645]

Those 2 men are standing too close to the edge! Don't fall into the water, at 11:56. Excellent video! Great catches! 😊

[@michaelshank9139]

How are the electrical connections re-established/disconnected?

[@mrfingerlakes8735]

Cool video

[@mattalbrecht7471]

you'd think the power lines and their inter-connection would be the biggest challenge

[@kimfyffe2dronevideos74]

This bridge is cool how it works

[@davidimhoff2118]

Wow. Just amazing piece of machinery. There's are quite a few workers there so I bet this is a challenge to do. Do the boats have to pay a toll to get through? lol I don't own a boat so I always wondered.

[@Sweetteawillie]

Knife switches for overhead power connections? Sliding saddles under the rails to supplement tie gaps?

[@vonmazur1]

One more thing; Somewhere in the mud on the east side, there is the steam engine from the 1855 wreck, they never removed it. The alignment was different, but close to today's location, just bit south...

[@WesternOhioInterurbanHistory]

Any more information?

[@shauntrailskinner9645]

Sounds like the lady in the background was having a joyful time at 7:52. 😊 I wonder how much horsepower it takes to move something "THAT" big. Probably the same horsepower to move a barge. 59-year-old AIr Force VET 🇺🇸

[@minshullj]

I can't believe you stuck around that long. The elevator I'm in has begun to move again so I'm closing my phone at 54 seconds.

[@jordanriley4510]

NEVER GiVE UP 🎶

[@houstonrailfanTX]

For the size of that bridge it moves quick

[@vonmazur1]

Did you notice that it stopped before closing? There is a limiting device, then the operator has to use the slower speed....This is where the technique becomes important, operating one of these is not easy....

[@johnhauser4589]

Let's be real. When was the last time anyone built a bridge like that??

[@lynalllynall9082]

How many of them Wafis will even put their sails up!

[@liamaria1765]

lindo

[@kalpeshwani8520]

Big Bridge to yatch yelling next time you better have folding pole I m not gonna give damn way aside.

[@yumpinyiminy963]

The workmen are worse than the DOT.

[@mattalbrecht7471]

4 track? i count 3

[@Jccarlton1400]

Look more closely. You can check google maps too. There are four tracks.

[@shauntrailskinner9645]

@Matt Albrecht I counted 4 overhead powerlines. 😊 Tony 59-year-old Air Force VET 🇺🇸

[@nielspemberton59]

These bridges need to be replaced by new fixed bridges at a higher level. And a totally new high speed line just for Amtrak needs to be built from New Rochelle NY to New Haven CT with tunnels @ Rye-Port Chester NY, Stamford-Greenwich CT, Bridgeport CT and Norwalk CT electrified @ 25KV 60HZ.

[@paulcimino3384]

bridge should be cclosed permanent like them take their boats someplace else

[@geonerd]

By what twisted logic do you say that?

[@mikes7639]

Yea sure but who paid for the bridge ? Not the railroad the taxes the boat owners paid. The trains can fly over or not

[@christopherescott6787]

One set of rails is not on the deck..

[@vonmazur1]

Those are the transition rails that raise up to move the span. These rails can be lowered only when the bridge locks are seated properly. You have no idea how much fun it was to operate this bridge....Not!!

[@christopherescott6787]

I can ONLY imagine LOLOL Thanks for the insight.

[@vonmazur1]

Chris: They cannot have butt end joints, so they have to use a transition cut rail. This is just one of the little technicalities with moveable bridges. Being interested in engineering, I asked a lot of questions when I worked there

[@christopherescott6787]

I drive past this one frequently. It is in a place called Sicamous BC. Very small by comparison. Still, a technology NOT very common here. www.flickr.com/photos/23point5/530339909 This bridge is on the Canadian Pacific Railway mainline where it crosses the channel between Shuswap Lake and Mara Lake. It pivots on the central carousel to allow houseboats and other large craft to pass.