Cornerstone Walthers Operating Single Track Bascule Railroad Bridge Building Kit HO Gauge WH933-3070

One of the most popular designs with railroad engineers, the Operating Single-Track Railroad Bascule Bridge is a model of a widely used movable bridge. Designed to move up to provide clearance for passing ships, this working model is hinged at one end and opens like a jack knife. It requires less space, has fewer moving parts and can be partially opened to clear vessels of any size. It can also be raised and lowered quickly, making it the ideal choice for busy rail lines. This captures the same intense operation and fine detail found on actual bridges. Big enough to look right, small enough to fit, it’s equally at home handling big steam or modern double-stacks. The kit is complete with detailed plastic parts that capture all of the rivets and cross-sections of the steel work. A large “concrete” counterweight simulates the massive lifting assembly of the prototype. Rounding out the details are the Bridge Tender’s Shanty high in the beams and a trackside interlocking tower. Hidden inside is a reliable, low-speed motor that raises and lowers your bridge like the real thing. Make sure to use compatible Walthers Code 83 Bridge Track #948-886, sold separately. Finished model measures: Bridge Span & Approach 34-1/4 x 3-1/4 x 11" 86 x 8.1 x 27.5cm, Interlocking Tower Baseplate: 2-1/8 x 3-3/4" 5.3 x 9.3cm. Safety Warning This is not a toy. Contains small parts which have sharp edges. Not suitable for children under 14 years old.