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Sjmarf@sh.itjust.works to HistoryPorn@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 year ago

Dale Creek Bridge, Sherman, Wyoming, 1885. A dangerous crossing that required trains to slow down to 4mph.

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Dale Creek Bridge, Sherman, Wyoming, 1885. A dangerous crossing that required trains to slow down to 4mph.

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Sjmarf@sh.itjust.works to HistoryPorn@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 year ago
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    Haha, according to the article, that photo is after the reinforcements were added. No thanks

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      Honestly the wood one looked more secure

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        Needs more triangles

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          That’s me playing polybridge.

          “Well I think triangles are strong and don’t really know any other shapes so…”

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        Wood weathers incredibly fast in the sun

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