On Sunday, May 17th, another standing room only crowd attended a presentation at the library by Allan Gandy, local Benicia author and Society member, on the Benicia-Martinez Railroad Drawbridge. Mr. Gandy presented a very informative talk with many rarely seen photos. Subjects covered were the Solano Train Ferry, design of the bridge by the New York engineering firm Waddell-Hardesty, funding, construction (1929-1930) and the mechanism for lifting and lowering the drawbridge. Attendees asked interesting questions. Mr. Gandy’s books are available at Benicia Main Street, Bookshop Benicia, and the Museum of History Benicia.