Probably the coolest bridge we make, this is a replica of the Joseph Strauss design that was made all over North America in the 1920's and 1930's. Well known bridges of this type are the Johnston Street (Blue Bridge) in Victoria, B.C., Wishka River bridge in Washington, the Ashtaula Bridge in Ohio, the Cherry Street bridge in Toronto and the Third Street Bridge in San Francisco.
Sized to fit the wooden train sets, this bridge is an elegant reminder of the cool truss bridges that used to be built years ago and are still in use! Great to use for school bridge studies, and learn more about interesting linkages, this kit will bring a new level of sophistication to playing with wooden cars and trains. Graffiti is not included, but that gives you the chance to be creative!
· Kit comes complete with easy to follow instructions, all you need are some scissors.
· Comes with great educational information and links to learn more about levers and bridges.
· Easy to make in an hour or two, and has stickers for signs and the road.
· Great for any bridges unit at school!
Great for STEM Programs and Home Learning
This swing bridge model is ideal for hands-on STEM learning. Children can build the model and explore how bridges, gears, and mechanical movement work through real building and experimentation.
- Perfect for STEM workshops and classroom engineering projects
- Great for maker events, camps, and after-school programs
- Encourages problem-solving, creativity, and mechanical thinking
- Excellent for home learning and family STEM exploration
- No engineering background required - children naturally learn through building and experimenting
Ordering for a school or organization? Bulk orders are welcome - contact us for group pricing and shipping options.
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