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Viewing Album:  K&O wooden trestle over Sand Creek
 
By:Greg Elder
Dates:7/20/2011 - 7/20/2019
Album Info:This album highlights the repairs and maintenance of the old MoPac trestle over Sand Creek in Newton. I am not sure of the exact age of this bridge, but track on the deck are stamped 1956. It is such a patch work of repairs that it must surely be on the short list of bridges that need replacement. These photos document its remaining life.
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Trestle with debris
Title:  Trestle with debris
Description:  The oldest shot I have of the trestle over Sand Creek is July 2011. Note the accumulation of driftwood against the supports.
Photo Date:  7/20/2011  Upload Date: 10/26/2014 1:11:25 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  253   Comments: 1
Winter of 2011
Title:  Winter of 2011
Description:  Driftwood and debris accumulated against the columns.
Photo Date:  7/20/2011  Upload Date: 10/26/2014 1:24:09 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  126   Comments: 0
Old supports
Title:  Old supports
Description:  This shot shows the remains of old support columns that have rotted off and been replaced by new ones in an offset location.
Photo Date:  7/20/2011  Upload Date: 10/26/2014 1:20:37 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  166   Comments: 0
Bridge pier on Sand Creek Trestle
Title:  Bridge pier on Sand Creek Trestle
Description:  This repair looks like something only Red Green could appreciate. Two hose clamps and a plastic bag. I think the duct tape wore off long ago. Even the bullfrog seems stumped by it all.
Photo Date:  9/12/2012  Upload Date: 9/12/2012 6:16:48 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  342   Comments: 0
Debris removal
Title:  Debris removal
Description:  After a year of accumulated brush and driftwood, the area around the columns of the trestle are cleaned up
Photo Date:  11/3/2012  Upload Date: 10/26/2014 5:27:13 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  137   Comments: 0
Bridge bracing
Title:  Bridge bracing
Description:  A shot of the angle iron holding the piers in place.
Photo Date:  11/25/2012  Upload Date: 10/26/2014 5:32:31 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  109   Comments: 0
Bracing detail
Title:  Bracing detail
Description:  Bracing detail of the piers.
Photo Date:  5/21/2013  Upload Date: 10/26/2014 5:38:58 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  101   Comments: 0
Rotting cross member
Title:  Rotting cross member
Description:  Split and rotting cross member.
Photo Date:  5/21/2013  Upload Date: 10/26/2014 5:40:41 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  117   Comments: 0
Crushed timber
Title:  Crushed timber
Description:  A cross timber has rotted and been crushed under the weight of the train traffic.
Photo Date:  5/29/2013  Upload Date: 10/26/2014 6:03:05 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  132   Comments: 0
Underneath
Title:  Underneath
Description:  The underside of the bridge deck.
Photo Date:  6/25/2013  Upload Date: 10/26/2014 5:44:05 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  140   Comments: 0
Split cross bracing
Title:  Split cross bracing
Description:  The cross brace has split.
Photo Date:  7/31/2013  Upload Date: 10/26/2014 6:07:23 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  117   Comments: 0
The flood
Title:  The flood
Description:  In August of 2013 heavy rains jambed driftwood and debris against the bridge piers again.
Photo Date:  8/2/2013  Upload Date: 10/26/2014 5:47:04 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  110   Comments: 0
Beaver dam
Title:  Beaver dam
Description:  The high water has left a large flotsam jam.
Photo Date:  9/9/2013  Upload Date: 10/26/2014 5:51:26 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives:  WAMX 3902(GP39V)
Views:  290   Comments: 1
Winter jam
Title:  Winter jam
Description:  Winter of 2013 with log jam still in place
Photo Date:  12/12/2013  Upload Date: 10/26/2014 5:54:10 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  104   Comments: 0
Truss over trestle
Title:  Truss over trestle
Description:  Empty lumber cars headed for the Newton yard and connection on the BNSF for a reload.
Photo Date:  1/11/2014  Upload Date: 1/11/2014 7:45:46 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  RollingStock,Bridge,Winter,Action
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Views:  128   Comments: 0
Rotten wood
Title:  Rotten wood
Description:  The wheel sets have squashed the wooden sleeper timber on top of the pier beneath the track.
Photo Date:  8/15/2014  Upload Date: 11/6/2014 6:12:56 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge,Action
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Views:  161   Comments: 0
Brush removal
Title:  Brush removal
Description:  After 2 years time, a crew does needed repairs to the bridge. The first order is to remove the debris jam.
Photo Date:  9/16/2014  Upload Date: 10/26/2014 6:13:04 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  105   Comments: 0
Brush loading
Title:  Brush loading
Description:  In order to extract the stuck loader, the debris has to be loaded and hauled off.
Photo Date:  9/16/2014  Upload Date: 10/26/2014 6:42:37 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  280   Comments: 1
Brace repair
Title:  Brace repair
Description:  The work begins with workmen and machines in the water.
Photo Date:  9/17/2014  Upload Date: 10/26/2014 6:45:55 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  135   Comments: 0
Help from above
Title:  Help from above
Description:  A rail roaded crane assists in the work.
Photo Date:  9/17/2014  Upload Date: 10/26/2014 6:51:18 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  170   Comments: 0
Pier damage
Title:  Pier damage
Description:  Here is a shot of the damage caused by the water pushing against the log jam. It needs a new hose clamp.
Photo Date:  9/17/2014  Upload Date: 10/26/2014 7:27:39 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  154   Comments: 0
Double brace
Title:  Double brace
Description:  Doubling the cross bracing.
Photo Date:  9/17/2014  Upload Date: 10/26/2014 7:31:00 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  117   Comments: 0
New pier
Title:  New pier
Description:  Broken pier replaced with new square model.
Photo Date:  9/17/2014  Upload Date: 10/26/2014 7:35:38 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  117   Comments: 0
New sleeper
Title:  New sleeper
Description:  A new timber replaces the split and rotting one.
Photo Date:  9/19/2014  Upload Date: 10/26/2014 7:39:46 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  100   Comments: 0
Deck alignment
Title:  Deck alignment
Description:  Here is an angle to show the way the deck has settled and sagged over the years.
Photo Date:  9/19/2014  Upload Date: 10/26/2014 7:42:33 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  145   Comments: 0
Test run
Title:  Test run
Description:  WAMX 3902 crossing the newly repaired bridge.
Photo Date:  9/24/2014  Upload Date: 10/26/2014 7:46:49 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  105   Comments: 0
Pier pressure
Title:  Pier pressure
Description:  Here is something to trust your life with, new hose clamps!
Photo Date:  10/22/2014  Upload Date: 12/23/2014 10:35:26 AM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  210   Comments: 0
Dislodged pier
Title:  Dislodged pier
Description:  The flood of June 15 has caused an accumulation of debris on the bridge piers and knocked one loose. It is pushed up against another one and there is a 3" gap at the top.
Photo Date:  6/15/2015  Upload Date: 6/15/2015 4:05:38 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  136   Comments: 0
Aging trestle
Title:  Aging trestle
Description:  The pier support has moved over the years
Photo Date:  4/15/2016  Upload Date: 10/12/2016 12:49:07 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  92   Comments: 0
Brush dam
Title:  Brush dam
Description:  Continued build-up of brush against the bridge piers.
Photo Date:  4/15/2016  Upload Date: 10/12/2016 12:49:59 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  92   Comments: 0
Brush dam
Title:  Brush dam
Description:  Brush has amost completely blocked the water around the supports.
Photo Date:  4/20/2016  Upload Date: 10/12/2016 12:51:21 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  87   Comments: 0
More brush
Title:  More brush
Description:  Contiuned build-up.
Photo Date:  7/15/2016  Upload Date: 10/12/2016 12:52:31 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  103   Comments: 0
Under belly
Title:  Under belly
Description:  A look under the supports and the angle iron holding the piers in place.
Photo Date:  8/19/2016  Upload Date: 10/12/2016 12:54:37 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  89   Comments: 0
Seasons accumulation
Title:  Seasons accumulation
Description:  Total accumulation from the past 2 years
Photo Date:  9/2/2016  Upload Date: 10/12/2016 12:56:09 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  95   Comments: 0
Heavy rain
Title:  Heavy rain
Description:  Heavy rains swelled the creek pressing the drift wood tight against the piers. It also dislodged some of the jam and pushed it down stream.
Photo Date:  9/8/2016  Upload Date: 10/12/2016 12:58:06 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  98   Comments: 0
Massive buildup
Title:  Massive buildup
Description:  This is the most dammed I have ever seen behind this trestle.
Photo Date:  11/13/2016  Upload Date: 5/11/2017 3:50:53 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  146   Comments: 0
Clean up
Title:  Clean up
Description:  While I was away, the brush dam was removed sometime in early 2017
Photo Date:  2/12/2017  Upload Date: 5/11/2017 3:53:39 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  107   Comments: 0
New brush
Title:  New brush
Description:  The cycle has started again as brush makes a comeback. With the heavy rains we have been having, this may need clearing again soon.
Photo Date:  4/17/2017  Upload Date: 5/11/2017 3:55:49 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  110   Comments: 0
New Years log jam
Title:  New Years log jam
Description:  Accumulation to start the year.
Photo Date:  1/10/2018  Upload Date: 4/15/2018 11:38:55 AM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  60   Comments: 0
Sidewalk repairs
Title:  Sidewalk repairs
Description:  The city of Newton is replacing the culvert under the sidewalk that passes under the K&O bridge.
Photo Date:  1/29/2018  Upload Date: 4/15/2018 11:42:10 AM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  77   Comments: 0
New overlook
Title:  New overlook
Description:  Construction is complete on a new box culvert next to the K&O bridge. A railing provides a spot to check out the wooden trestle.
Photo Date:  4/24/2018  Upload Date: 4/15/2018 11:46:02 AM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  78   Comments: 0
Large build-up
Title:  Large build-up
Description:  The build-up continues in 2018
Photo Date:  10/26/2018  Upload Date: 12/20/2018 6:35:38 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  74   Comments: 0
Minor repair
Title:  Minor repair
Description:  Minor work top side on the K&O wooden trestle
Photo Date:  11/15/2018  Upload Date: 12/20/2018 6:37:20 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  63   Comments: 0
Build-up increases
Title:  Build-up increases
Description:  This is a major build-up with large tree trunks perpendicular to the supports. A heavy rain could do some major damage this spring.
Photo Date:  11/15/2018  Upload Date: 12/20/2018 6:39:46 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  77   Comments: 0
Log jam
Title:  Log jam
Description:  Another accumulation started.
Photo Date:  4/9/2019  Upload Date: 10/8/2019 7:33:35 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  68   Comments: 0
Deck alignment
Title:  Deck alignment
Description:  Bridge deck showing deflection
Photo Date:  4/9/2019  Upload Date: 10/8/2019 7:34:49 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  72   Comments: 0
Driftwood cleanup
Title:  Driftwood cleanup
Description:  Ready for a new season
Photo Date:  4/17/2019  Upload Date: 10/8/2019 7:36:06 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  67   Comments: 0
Log jam returns...again
Title:  Log jam returns...again
Description:  Accumulation renewed
Photo Date:  5/15/2019  Upload Date: 10/8/2019 7:37:34 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  65   Comments: 0
Highwater
Title:  Highwater
Description:  Major flood
Photo Date:  5/26/2019  Upload Date: 10/8/2019 7:38:43 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  58   Comments: 0
2nd flood
Title:  2nd flood
Description:  Second major flood of the summer
Photo Date:  6/23/2019  Upload Date: 10/8/2019 7:39:47 PM
Location:  Newton, KS
Author:  Greg Elder
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  77   Comments: 0

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