Amtrak Southwest Chief crosses Ft Madison Bridge

[Jevic72]

I've crossed this bridge several times while riding the southwest chief...One time we had to wait for a ship to pass...

[jmehl77]

ever get the bridge on the Ill. river on the SF at Chillicothe, plz let me know

[TheDylanJoyce]

If you are at the end of the train, couldn't someone just press the button, open the door and fall out? or is the last car's rear door disabled.

[mountain1970]

@TheDylanJoyce

The door is physically locked. The conductor has the key.

[mmcckkgg]

I did this in July, 06. Great Vid. I took the Chief all the way from Chi to LA,, Got into LAUPT about 20 mins late.. great ride.

[runetopiea]

i got stuck on the other side of this bridge once.

[EverywhereWest]

Fort Madison is one of my favorite railfanning locations. I've yet to go across the bridge on Amtrak, though! Nice shot!

[mountain1970]

This bridge is very interesting because of it age and design. Do you know if there is a vehicle weigh limit on the auto portion? It looks to me that it may well be restricted.

[EverywhereWest]

Yes there is, I think it's 15 tons or something. The DoT wants to build a new highway bridge here, but from what I've heard it's still many, many years down the line.

[Amtrakdavis22]

Good thinking. Way to go to the back of the train.

[TheTruthProphet]

I've been there!