Arch Bridge

Arch bridge, a bridge with an arched structural system that exerts pressure against the abutments directed obliquely downwards and outwards, in contrast to beam bridges and suspension bridges.

Models of Arch Bridges

  • Period I: 1880–1920
    • Medieval Stone Arch Bridge, 1:72 Zvezda 8525
    • Stone Arch Bridge, 10,2 × 12,7 cm, 20 mm Scenic Effects WB24
    • Stone Arch Bridge, destroyed, 10,2 × 12,7 cm, 20 mm Scenic Effects WB25
    • Bridge Ramp, Stone Tower, Medieval, 24″ × 16″ Scenic Effects WB26
    • Bridge Ramp, Canal Embankment, Cobblestone Road, Scenic Effects WB27
    • Bridge Ramp, Rural Setting, 24″ × 7″, Scenic Effects WB28
    • Stone Arch Bridge, 18 cm, 1:87 Faller B-555
    • Stone Arch Bridge, 1:87 Faller 120498
    • Stone Arch Bridge, 36 cm, 1:87 Faller 120533
    • Bridge Ramp Set for 553, 554, 531, 534 & 536, 1:87 Faller B-556
    • Stone Bridge, 1:87 NOCH 58650
    • Stone Arch Bridge, 1:87 Vollmer 42551
    • Relieving Arch Bridge, 1:160 Faller 222581
    • Stone Arch Bridge, 1:220 Faller 282924
  • Period II: 1921–1945
    • Arch Bridge, Spur 1 Märklin 56291
    • Steel Arch Bridge, 20 mm Scenic Effects WB30
    • Steel Arch Bridge, destroyed, 20 mm Scenic Effects WB31
    • Arch Bridge, 18 cm, 1:87 Faller B-531
    • Arch Bridge, 1:87 Faller 120482
    • Tied-arch Bridge, 36 cm, 1:87 Faller 120536
    • Stone Arch Bridge with Icebreaker Piers, straight, 1:87 Kibri 39721
    • Stone Arch Bridge with Icebreaker Piers, curved, 1:87 Kibri 39722
    • Steel Arch Bridge, single-track, 1:87 Kibri 39700
    • Arch Bridge, straight, M- and K-Track, 1:87 Märklin 7263
    • Arch Bridge, straight, C-Track, 1:87 Märklin 74636
    • Arch Bridge, 1:160 Faller 222582
    • Arch Bridge, 1:160 Faller 222583
    • Steel Arch Bridge, 1:160 Vollmer 47302
    • Arch Bridge, 1:220 Märklin 8975
  • Period III: 1949–1970
    • Railroad Bridge, dual-track, 36 cm, 1:87 Faller B-542
    • Prestressed Concrete Arch Bridge, single-track, 1:87 Kibri 39740
  • Period VI: 2005–today
    • Concrete Arch Bridge, dual-track, Rehtalbrücke, 1:87 Faller 120505
    • Concrete Arch Bridge, dual-track, Rehtalbrücke, 1:160 Faller 222573

Source: Meyers Großes Konversations-Lexikon, 6. Auflage 1905–1909

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