Walthers Cornerstone Series Kit HO Scale Double-Track Truss Bridge & Accessories

by Walthers Cornerstone Series Kit

Product Features

• Typical of steel bridges found throughout North America
• Trusses, chords and bridge shoes
• Safety sign and graffiti decals
• Steam-era prototype
• Illustrated Instructions

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 18 x 9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000M5QXL8
• Item model number: 933-3012
• Manufacturer recommended age: 14 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #360,117 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The truss-type bridge is among the most common railroad styles. Early designs date to the 1820s, when wood was standard. As trains became heavier, cast-iron and wood were used. The development of the Bessemer process made steel bridges possible. This kit is typical of steel bridges throughout North America. Trusses, chords and bridge shoes, plus safety sign and graffiti decals, are included.

Product Description

The truss-type bridge is among the most common railroad styles. Early designs date to the 1820s, when wood was standard. As trains became heavier, cast-iron and wood were used. The development of the Bessemer process made steel bridges possible. This kit is typical of steel bridges throughout North America. Trusses, chords and bridge shoes, plus safety sign and graffiti decals, are included.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Very Poor Product, January 4, 2010

By 

Donald L. McMinds "K7DM" (Ocean Shores, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Walthers Cornerstone Series Kit HO Scale Double-Track Truss Bridge & Accessories (Toy)

This bridge is not worth 31 cents, much less 31 dollars. The deck consists of seven cross pieces and four long pieces. These fit OK, but after doing so, the deck was bowed significantly. There are two end pieces that have very shallow slots (probably no more than 1/32") that are supposed to mate with protrusions at both ends of the deck. The slots and protrusions are not nearly big enough and the end pieces wouldn't stay on even after gluing. The same size slots are on the inside of the side pieces and are supposed to mate with protrusions on both sides of the deck. This is impossible to do because of the bowing of the deck, but it would be very difficult even without the bowing. The pieces are very flimsy and appear to be very weak. Don't even think about buying this