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Dale Creek Bridge, Sherman, Wyoming, 1885. A dangerous crossing that required trains to slow down to 4mph. (sh.itjust.works)
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[–] BakerBagel@midwest.social 18 points 7 months ago (1 children)

And how do you propose you get all those bricks to some remote pass in Wyoming in the late 19th century? There was 21,000 (non-native) people living in an area larger than the entire United Kingdom in 1880.

[–] Darkassassin07@lemmy.ca 43 points 7 months ago (2 children)

I mean... A train?

I get you though; built with what's readily available to meet the needs of the time.

[–] BetterDev@programming.dev 14 points 7 months ago

I laughed out loud at this. Thank you.

[–] BakerBagel@midwest.social 4 points 7 months ago

It's not jist about what's readily available either. A giant brick viaduct would require thousands if workers, housing, food, and sanitation for them. On top of that, the army would have to dedicate a full company ti protecting the workers due to the risk of attack from natives. The logistics just make it impossible for such a remote area back then.