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In lugnet.events, David Schilling writes:
> Today my son and I went to see the PNLTC Track being setup. I've
> been taking pictures on and off, and have just uploaded them to
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=1102
> for people who are interested in seeing a little more detail of
> what is going on.
>
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> David Schilling
Cool layout! How long is that SNAP bridge from pillar to pillar?
Ben
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In lugnet.events, Reinhard "Ben" Beneke writes:
> In lugnet.events, David Schilling writes:
> > Today my son and I went to see the PNLTC Track being setup. I've
> > been taking pictures on and off, and have just uploaded them to
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=1102
> > for people who are interested in seeing a little more detail of
> > what is going on.
> >
> > --
> > David Schilling
>
> Cool layout! How long is that SNAP bridge from pillar to pillar?
>
> Ben
The ZNAP bridge is 22 feet long and is a true suspension bridge. The end
pieces are weighted with 20 pounds of pennies each! A big WOW to Wayne for
building this monster!
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Scott Smallbeck
smallbeck@contactics.com
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One small 'nit' to pick: That's not a "suspension" bridge, it's actually
a "cable-stayed" bridge. Similar idea, but different implementations. A true
suspension bridge would have two (or four) main cables, with
vertical 'suspenders' between the main cables and the bridge deck. (I had to
check with a friend of mine who designs bridges for a living...)
Yea, I'm a geek -- I know... <grin>
It's certainly an impressive bridge - that has to be one of the longest, if
not THE longest, LEGO bridge I've ever seen!
JohnG, GMLTC - our longest bridge was about 2 feet!
In lugnet.events, Scott Smallbeck writes:
> In lugnet.events, Reinhard "Ben" Beneke writes:
> >
> > Cool layout! How long is that SNAP bridge from pillar to pillar?
> >
> > Ben
>
>
> The ZNAP bridge is 22 feet long and is a true suspension bridge. The end
> pieces are weighted with 20 pounds of pennies each! A big WOW to Wayne for
> building this monster!
>
> _ _
> Scott Smallbeck
> smallbeck@contactics.com
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