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Once the cold and snow had decided to leave, it became warm
enough to pour concrete. The Meziadin Viaduct had been suffering
through being a temporary structure long enough and Engineering had
decided now was the time to start. You may remember that the Viaduct
crosses no less than 4 watercourses in a very short distance and to
help cut bridge costs down it was decided to create a massive fill. |
| The fill of rocks and concrete completely blocks one of the old
riverbeds, but to allow for occasional water build-up a huge culvert
system was incorporated, with its outflow located at the north end.
This structure greatly stabilizes bridgework and will allow traffic
to continue until the new sectional concrete bridges can be put into
place without traffic disruption. |
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And just a reminder that sometimes the light at the end of the
tunnel really is a train! |
| Meanwhile, back at the log yard in Dee's Junction, #18 has been
put to work, delivering empties and collecting loads for the
mainline. |
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