South side gearing, operator's platform of Red River Swing Bridge         
After climbing the stairs to get to the large wooden platform above, the operator can operate either one of the two long gear shafts (which are readily visible in the picure) to swing the bridge open.
Date: 1/10/2011 Location: Shreveport, LA   Map Show Shreveport on a rail map Views: 355 Collection Of:   Bryce Denny
Author:  Bryce Denny
South side gearing, operator's platform of Red River Swing Bridge
Picture Categories: Bridge This picture is part of album:  The Railroad Bridges of Shreveport
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