{"product_id":"menards-2798486-o-30-aerial-bridge-w-light-vg","title":"Menards 2798486 O 30\" Aerial Bridge w\/Light VG","description":"Here is a Menards 2798486 O 30\" Aerial Bridge w\/Lights.\u003cbr\u003eFeatures include:\u003cbr\u003ePrelit, prebuilt, and ready to go!\u003cbr\u003eIntricately detailed posts and railings\u003cbr\u003eMetal base is strong enough to span a 30 inch gap yet thin enough to sit flat on any existing layout\u003cbr\u003eTwo backlit sign with 24 railroad decals to customize your bridge (2 of each railroad, 48 total decals).\u003cbr\u003eLighted with LEDs, including blinking red LED warning lights on both towers\u003cbr\u003eInterior is 4\" wide to support any style of train tracks, including FasTrack®\u003cbr\u003e6 inch clearance through bridge\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Power Draw: 440 mA\u003cbr\u003eRequires 4.5-volt power source (sold separately, Menards SKU# 279-4061, 4062, 4050)\u003cbr\u003e30\"L x 5\"W x 16-1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eThe bridge itself does not move.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeeping commerce running: The 279-8486 O Gauge Aerial Bridge from Menards\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRivers and railroads have long had a prickly relationship. When the rivers were wide enough and deep enough, they were competitors for freight. Where the railway and river needed to cross, the cost of a bridge needed to be factored into the profit and loss statement!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA wide variety of bridge styles to defeat deep gullies, but where rivers and railroads operated near water level, they needed a variety of styles to meet the task. The bridge needed to either be taller than the tallest vessel on the water, or it needed some other way of getting out of the way!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome bridges elevate like a drawbridge. Others rotate, pivoting the trestle to make a clear path for the boat. In a few cases neither of these were practical. The aerial bridge was designed literally lift the railway line upward where it would remain suspended until ship traffic moved on. Now Menards offers you a chance to place one of the most creative railroad bridge designs on your O gauge railroad.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe basics: This bridge model is a fully assembled and decorated structure. It has ample room for O gauge locomotives and rolling stock: The base is approximately 30-inches long, with an interior train clearance height of 6 inches and a width of 4 inches. This works well with tubular track as well as track systems using a plastic base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach end of the bridge has a 16-¼ inch tower with a motor housing structure up top. This simulates the location of the drive equipment that turns the sheaves that move the counterbalances to raise or lower the bridge. The bridge itself does not move. Chains run from the sheaves and attach to the bridge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe equipment sheds have windows and interior illumination. The rooftops feature flashing red lights. You will also notice backlit sign holders on the motor housing buildings, allowing you to customize your bridge with any of the 48 decals included (two of each road name), or create your own!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe model requires a 4.5-volt power supply sold separately (Menards SKU#279-4061\/4361, 4062\/4362, or 4050). Power may be applied through a power connection near the end of the bridge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy you need this: This structure represents a marvel of modern engineering. The wooden construction reproduces the structural steel components used for a heavy-duty bridge. Painted black, it temps you to customize it with rust-colored hues.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis item has been graded per TCA standards C-6: Very Good based on visual appearance. There are some broken pieces of wood on this item. one of the buildings on the top needs to be placed back down along with the chain that is disconnected. This item has been out on display previously and its overall appearance could be significantly improved with a thorough dusting or a light wipe down. The instruction manual is not included. The original box is not included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Very Good.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"C-6: Minor scratches and paint nicks, minor surface rust, no dents. Minor parts replaced. Standards for all toy train related accessory items apply to the visual appearance of the item and do not consider the operating functionality of the equipment. 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