Strauss Trunnion Bascule Bridge Wooden Kit
Strauss Trunnion Bascule Bridge Wooden Kit
Code: WM6708
A replica of the Joseph Strauss design that was made all over North America in the 1920’s and 1930’s.
Great to use for school bridge studies and to learn more about interesting linkages
Well known bridges of this type are the Johnston Street (Blue Bridge) in Victoria, B.C., Wishka River bridge in Washington, the Ashtaula Bridge in Ohio, the Cherry Street bridge in Toronto and the Third Street Bridge in San Francisco.
Sized to fit wooden train sets, this bridge is an elegant reminder of the cool truss bridges that used to be built years ago and are still in use! This kit will bring a new level of sophistication to playing with wooden cars and trains. Gives you the chance to be creative!