Girders from 1870s bridges on the Victorian north eastern railway were reused for other road rail and pedestrian bridges around the state after they were replaced to upgrade the line for heavier loads.
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On 2 Mar. 2019, 10:22 pm, at 10:22 pm, "David S. Rotenstein" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>I am working on a historic structure (bridge) that was built using a
>recycled railroad turntable (see
>https://www.dropbox.com/s/mcsxb6p29q7ma8z/turntables-recycled.jpg?dl=0
><https://www.dropbox.com/s/mcsxb6p29q7ma8z/turntables-recycled.jpg?dl=0>).
>Can folks suggest some material culture studies and sources on
>recycling and reuse in the railroad industry? Railroads historically
>(and still do) recycled rails, railroad ties, and turntables. These
>objects frequently are found throughout the built environment. We have
>railroad ties in our landscaping and I have two art objects made from
>recycled rail. Turntables (essentially a pair of metal plate girders)
>were converted into bridges throughout the United States. Railroad
>companies moved them from storage and maintenance yards on flatbed cars
>to crossings, put them up on metal and wood bents, then added new tie
>beams and stiffeners before opening them to vehicular and pedestrian
>traffic.
>
>Thank you.
>
>David Rotenstein
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