For those who are not Railroad Term Savvy, the question frequently asked is "What is the difference between a bridge and a trestle?" Rick answers it very simply:

* Bridges are SPANS
* Trestles have LEGS

Many of the Empire Builder Bridges are built by Dan Hoag and Eagle Wings Ironcraft, they do the most beautiful steel bridges as you can see.

Rick builds all of his own trestles by hand and all are custom designed and made specifically for the railroad they are installed on in order to conform to the specific contours and design of that railroad.