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Hornby R7390

Girder Bridge

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Prototype Era
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)

Manufacturer description

Girder bridges became an essential part of railway infrastructure as railways spread further around the country. The benefit of a girder bridge versus other types is in the lengths of spans that are achievable, these being much longer than is possible with a brick bridge.

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Prototype information

Hornby Girder Bridge is a model railway accessory in OO gauge. It is painted, available in multiple colours and measures 80 mm in length. The bridge is marketed as part of the Great Western Railway (GWR) range and is designed by Hornby, with manufacturer part number R7390. It represents the era of the Big Four railway companies – LNER, LMS, GWR and SR.

Girder bridges were introduced to railway infrastructure as the network expanded across the country. Compared with brick arches, girder bridges allow considerably longer spans, making them a practical solution for many railway routes.