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23-11-04, 02:11
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Aussies losing historical bridges to scrap bandits?
I heard a brief news item on CBC about steel scrap bandits making off with historical railway steel bridges. Apparently a lot of military men used them in the war, and they are now dissappearing. Whats up?
Cheers Rob
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23-11-04, 06:05
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Wasn't me, I'm innocent! (of most things)
 Any details of where? Many of the rail bridges in this state that have any sort of history are being comdemned or having speed restrictions placed on them, eg a wrought iron bridge on a main line near here has a 40km/h limit. They won't demolish the bridge because it was built in 1888, and they can't afford the money to maintain it! Scrap dealers seem to be cutting up all sorts of heritage related metal, and I guess if there's no money in preservation, then the scrapper wins. I have to say though, I keep on good relations with the scrapman here in town and often get a look-in when something nice comes along. Last edited by Tony Smith; 23-11-04 at 06:12.
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23-11-04, 06:32
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There's a class-5 Bailey bridge north of Toronto I want. It was erected after Hurricane Hazel in 1953 by the local sappers. Damned if that will go to the scrappers...
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23-11-04, 06:58
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GWB, theres one closer than Toronto, south of Milton, ON. Ticks me off because I found it years ago and now cant remember where exactly. Do know its on a township road south of town. Guess I could check into it with the town's engineering dept.
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27-11-04, 03:36
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Re: Aussies losing historical bridges to scrap bandits?
Quote:
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/20...&oneclick=true Rod
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