Illustrated description of probably the heaviest railroad drawbridge in the world; it is 400 ft. long, with a depth at center of 64 ft., and weighs 2500 tons. A detail is given of the track-locking apparatus. (2700 w.)


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    Title :

    The New York Central four-track drawbridge over the Harlem River


    Additional title:

    R R Gaz


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1896


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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