Mini 4 The Bacon Island RR Bascule Bridge on a misty delta morning

[Evmoius]

What an interesting structure! This is one of two of these bascule bridges sitting in the delta since 1929. This particular bridge no longer raises, but I believe it's twin is still functional. There were only 8 of these built in the entire country. Today, six remain.

 

[Prop Wash]

Well done! I like the fog's effect also.Scheduling the train to come through @ the right time was nice touch! I'd be interested in seeing how that raises the bridge. Somebody smarter than me figured that one out.

 

[Evmoius]

Well done! I like the fog's effect also.Scheduling the train to come through @ the right time was nice touch! I'd be interested in seeing how that raises the bridge. Somebody smarter than me figured that one out.

It's actually a busy corridor. This was the second train that went through in the 45 minutes I was there. I tracked the first one but forgot to hit record haha.

As to the operation of the bridge, that big counterweight swings down and pushes the pivot down that angled track. As it moves down, it pulls the span up. When they want to put the bridge back down they turn on winches that pull the pivot back up the track. It's a pretty cool / unusual design and makes for a striking landmark.

 

[Lykus]

The entire scene takes on a dreamy purple hue due to the presence of mist. The passing train adds the perfect finishing touch!

 

[Yogi053]

I did enjoy that clip, thank you.

 

[Evmoius]

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The entire scene takes on a dreamy purple hue due to the presence of mist. The passing train adds the perfect finishing touch!

Thank you!

 

[Evmoius]

I did enjoy that clip, thank you.

Thanks!

 

[a2tomm]

way nice and the TRAINS !

 

[Evmoius]

way nice and the TRAINS !

Thanks for watching!

 

[JimSteadman]

Perfect weather for this ethereal shot. The train was an added bonus! Thanks for posting.

 

[Evmoius]

Perfect weather for this ethereal shot. The train was an added bonus! Thanks for posting.

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

 

[Nanny Ogg]

Yesterday morning, we passed under BNSF bridge 6.3 (formerly Great Northern bridge 4) in Seattle, another bascule bridge. This one was built in 1914 and has been in continuous use since then.

 

[Evmoius]

Yesterday morning, we passed under BNSF bridge 6.3 (formerly Great Northern bridge 4) in Seattle, another bascule bridge. This one was built in 1914 and has been in continuous use since then.

Thanks for sharing that!
It's amazing how much 100year old RR infrastructure is still in use.

 

[smbishop]

Yesterday morning, we passed under BNSF bridge 6.3 (formerly Great Northern bridge 4) in Seattle, another bascule bridge. This one was built in 1914 and has been in continuous use since then.

I am from Seattle and was thinking that looks like the bridge by the locks!

 

[MS Coast]

Very nice. The panning you did on the train was particularly good.

 

[Evmoius]

Very nice. The panning you did on the train was particularly good.

Thanks!

 

[Filmarik]

What an interesting structure! This is one of two of these bascule bridges sitting in the delta since 1929. This particular bridge no longer raises, but I believe it's twin is still functional. There were only 8 of these built in the entire country. Today, six remain.

Serene, dreamy, moody.
Nice colors and delicate smooth drone moves. Well done.
Thanks for posting, really enjoyed watching this short video.

 

[Evmoius]

Serene, dreamy, moody.
Nice colors and delicate smooth drone moves. Well done.
Thanks for posting, really enjoyed watching this short video.

Thank you!

 

[Drbobk]

I enjoyed that a lot. Water, fog, bridge - what’s not to like, especially with the cinematic flying. Bravo.

 

[DMD Cine Attic]

Appealing location, great light, well done.