rr bridge over columbia river

[Jack R Mann]

f11 1/125s

[Jack R Mann]

spot of sun on rr bridge f11 150s

[Cantab]

Attractive photos, a great interplay of lines and light in the first. Are the two photos taken of the same bridge?

[Jack R Mann]

Yes

[FrankMi]

Jack, both are great shots but for different reasons! Do you have any idea what the purpose of the additional rails are for once the track enters the bridge?

[MilT0s]

Very nice Jack.

I always find it fascinating to see simply well captured photos like #1 that are so pleasant.

In #2 you had a game of the light played just for you!

[Bobobird]

Excellent shots both. Thanks for sharing.

Frank - facilitate derailment ??

[Geoff F]

Shooting 'square on' to a subject can often produce uninspiring results. But in these instances, they have created a good sense of perspective.

[FrankMi]

Excellent shots both. Thanks for sharing.

Frank - facilitate derailment ??

Thanks Bobo. I was able to do some research on this and the consensus seems to be that these center rails are called ‘Bull Rails’ and their purpose is to keep a derailed rail car from being able to roll off to the side and strike and/or damage the structural integrity and strength of the bridge or any other support columns that are in close proximity to the rail line.

It's been a good day. I learned something new!

[Bobobird]

Ahhhh, contain derailment and not facilitate it. Well I got it half right.

[Karm Redland]

Nice photo.

Karm