Monroe Models - 258 - Structure, Detail, Bridge Pier - Bridges and Piers - Formed Concrete Bridge Pier - Double Track

Specific Item Information: Bridge Pier with "Ice Breaker" or "Cut Water" edge. Fits Walthers, Atlas, Kato and other bridges.

Road Name History: Bridges and Piers are an important component of transportation.

A bridge is a structure built to span physical obstacles without closing the way underneath such as a body of water, valley, or road, for the purpose of providing passage over the obstacle, usually something that can be detrimental to cross otherwise. There are many different designs that each serve a particular purpose and apply to different situations. Designs of bridges vary depending on the function of the bridge, the nature of the terrain where the bridge is constructed and anchored, the material used to make it, and the funds available to build it.

Brand/Importer Information: Monroe Models was founded in 1994. Originally the produced detail parts, but starting in 2002, they started their own line of model kits. They produce kits of bridges and structures. They produce N Sclae, Z Scale, and HO Scale products. Monroe Models was founded by Bruce Monroe. he has been a life long model maker and more importantly, model railroad builder. After graduating from Bemidji State University with a degree in Industrial Technology with emphasis areas in Model Building, Manufacturing Management, and Industrial Design, he embarked in a career of model making and design.