The Moresnet bridge on the line from Aachen West to Montzen and Visé seen from the south side on 20 April 2003. Currently the bridge is being renewed. On this weekend the third and the fourth segment (counting from the western end) were replaced, with the first two new segments being in place for five weeks then. The new segments are assembled at Montzen station and brought to the bridge by rail (using both tracks), together with the red gantries used to mount them. When the columns of the gantry are fixed at the pillars and the transporting train is removed, the old segment can be cut into three pieces, while it is supported by cables from the gantry. This detailed view of number three shows how the central part of the old segment is being winched down. The other pieces will follow later, after that the gantry is lowered to place the new segment on the pillars.

Digital photo by Christoph Schmitz