Building A Tall Steel Viaduct

[Len]

You might want to contact Cornell University about getting a copy of the blueprints. References, including the folder numbers the blueprints are in, can be found near the bottom of page 10 of this .pdf: http://rmc.library.cornell.edu/EAD/pdf_guides/RMM04709.pdf

The Library of Congress also has a photo collection of the bridge you may be useful: http://loc.gov/pictures/item/pa0576/

Len

[Plow_Bender]

Hey thanks, Len! Actually was trying to find blueprints for the structure and didn't even know where to start in terms of finding any.

[Plow_Bender]

Well, I sent an email to Cornell University and here is the reply they gave me.

"Dear Rusty,
Yes, the PDF you mentioned notes three items for the Kinzua River Viaduct: blueprints, "details of connections," and a general elevation plan.

These are all in the Cooper Bridge Plan Collection (#4709). If it's just measurements you need, I may be able to write those down for you.  If you would like to have copies of the actual plans than you are welcome to request scans of any or all of this material. Please keep in mind that these are all oversize items, and so will incur the pricing for oversize items which is $45/per scan.

At this link, you'll find instructions on how to request reproductions, information about policies, and a link to pricing information:  http://rmc.library.cornell.edu/find/reproductions.html

Please keep in mind that due to high demand and the precautions required for scanning rare material, the time-frame for processing reproductions is currently *3-4 weeks.*

Please feel free to let me know what you would prefer and we'll get you started.

Sincerely,
Marcie Farwell"

The question now is where do I go from here?  At $45 each for a scan and the fact that I'm still not sure if I'm going to attempt a structure of this size in S gauge, I'm not really sure what to do.  Measurements are all I really need, but where do I start when I basically need damn near everything?  Any suggestions?