A rickety wooden structure up the hill from the New York Street set was one of the early attractions on the Studio Tour and was regularly used by trams until 2008.
1974 – 2008: The tour guide tried to navigate the tram around the bridge, but suddenly, the driver headed towards it. Just as the tram reached the midpoint, the bridge creaked, and massive timbers fell away, causing it to drop a foot under its weight. With everyone safe, the tram continued as the bridge rebuilt itself for the next tram.
2008 – 2012: The tour guide would spot a red 'Hot Set' light and ask the driver to bypass the bridge. However, it would be too late. Through crackling walkie-talkies, we would hear that the pyro was ready and the exploding bridge was set to go. As the tram drove onto the bridge, there would be a burst of smoke followed by an explosion as the bridge collapsed. The tram would drop, but I made it off the bridge safely.
Added to the tour in 1974, the bridge was featured in the movie "Descent,"...
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