Bridge
Last updated: 20 October 2026
The Railway Bridge over “Dragosa” River
Location & Structure
- Site: Near “Dragosa” halt towards Moldovita, Romania
- Crossing: Dragosa River
- Layout: Railway bridge + road bridge running parallel
(c) Dr2005, 1 May 2009
Railway Bridge Details
| Component | Count | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Abutments | 2 | One on each side of watercourse |
| Concrete pillars | 3 | Intermediate supports (hardly visible in photo) |
| Structural bays | 4 | Spaces between the 5 support points |
Dimensions for Modeling
| Measurement | Real World | N-Gauge (1:160) | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard gauge | 1435 mm | ~9 mm | Actual N-gauge rail specification |
| Rail-to-rail outer width | ~1.5 m | ~9–10 mm | Gauge + rail head width |
| Bridge bay spacing | ~3–3.5 m | ~19–22 mm | Estimated from pillar count |
| Total bridge length | 12–16 m | 75–100 mm (recommended: 87–88 mm) | ~8–10× gauge width from photo |
Additional Context
- Era: Mid-20th century rural Romanian railway infrastructure
- Span type: Standardized multi-bay construction
- Road bridge: Parallel crossing, 2 concrete pillars visible
Planning Notes
- Scale tolerance: ±2–3 m uncertainty from visual estimation (±13–19 mm at 1:160)
- For precision: consult CFR architectural drawings or site measurements
- Estimation method: gauged bridge length against rail-to-rail width in the annotated photo
- At 1:160, your finished bridge should measure roughly 8–9 cm overall