Now, this may not be a new idea, and I apologize if I’m stepping on someone else’s idea. In these times of social isolation, let’s have a collective operation session between all of our model railroads, no matter the era, real or fictional, any country, any equipment, passenger and/or freight. Your railroad can be complete or just a drawing on paper or computer. All scales welcome. As long as your railroad ships and receives goods or people, you can participate. I think that includes everyone. 

Maybe I'm being over cynical or cautious,  And I've certainly got too much time on my hands, but, along with the vast majority of railway modellers, I  also belong squarely in the "vulnerable" sector of society,  We must all be careful that our vulnerability does not expose us to viral or indeed financial attack. There are many out there that will exploit the crises given the opportunity. 

Folks,

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So, last week I had gotten the itch to build a unique highway overpass. I may be in too deep, but onward I press. Not only have I chosen a modern steel girder and concrete bridge type, but I also chose a 4 lane split median design. Oh and did I mention, it will be on an slight gradient and a mild curve? Well, as most of you know, I love to torture myself with detail and exact scale stuff. So, yesterday we began this adventure. Spent most of the day researching modern steel bridge construction.