While I'm a little way off building the bridge for the ravine, I'm considering what will look good in this space. I plan to have one other bridge on the layout, but it will be lower than this one. That one will be a wooden trestle, so here I have an opportunity to explore a different sort of bridge design.
I really like the look of the spindly steel girder bridges on the Georgetown loop and the Colorado Midland lines. The steel supports are noticeably thinner during my chosen period, which to me adds interest and drama. My family members bring a non-modeling perspective often based on gut feel and aesthetics, and they are not huge fans. Still, I remain drawn to modelling something like this.
The other options would be wooden or steel truss bridges, like the two bottom photos. They look to be a bit more of a challenge to pull off. But would make a rewarding project. I think I prefer having the train run on top of the bridge, rather than through the trusses. But then some days I really like the through truss look. Perhaps this means that I need to find a way to add a third bridge to the layout somewhere!
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. What do you think might look good over my ravine space? Feel free to leave a suggestion in the comments below.
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