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== History == | == History == | ||
Bridge No 40 was replaced during the 1930s as part of a program of strengthening works which allowed heavier locomotives to use the line. The concrete central support was added at the same time. (replacing ten cast iron columns). | Bridge No 40 was replaced during the 1930s as part of a program of strengthening works which allowed heavier locomotives to use the line. The concrete central support was added at the same time. (replacing ten cast iron columns). | ||
== Gallery == | == 1988 Gallery == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Image:riveravonbath1.jpg|The old [[w:Midland Railway|Midland Railway]] bridge across the [[w:River Avon, Bristol|River Avon]] has been left high and dry with the railway removed either side of it. These views were taken 1988-9. | Image:riveravonbath1.jpg|The old [[w:Midland Railway|Midland Railway]] bridge across the [[w:River Avon, Bristol|River Avon]] has been left high and dry with the railway removed either side of it. These views were taken 1988-9. | ||
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Image:riveravonbath4.jpg| | Image:riveravonbath4.jpg| | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== 2007 Gallery == | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Image:bridge40.jpg|A similar view taken from Locksbrook Road on 19.7.07. The area in front of the bridge was being used for car parking, and the bridge has palisade fencing put in place to prevent trespass. The large diameter pipe was labelled 'Pumped Sewage' and follows the course of the railway for quite some distance. | Image:bridge40.jpg|A similar view taken from Locksbrook Road on 19.7.07. The area in front of the bridge was being used for car parking, and the bridge has palisade fencing put in place to prevent trespass. The large diameter pipe was labelled 'Pumped Sewage' and follows the course of the railway for quite some distance. | ||
Revision as of 23:07, 19 July 2007
To Bristol or the North: Locksbrook Road
To Bath Green Park: Windsor Bridge Road
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History
Bridge No 40 was replaced during the 1930s as part of a program of strengthening works which allowed heavier locomotives to use the line. The concrete central support was added at the same time. (replacing ten cast iron columns).
1988 Gallery
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The old Midland Railway bridge across the River Avon has been left high and dry with the railway removed either side of it. These views were taken 1988-9. -
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2007 Gallery
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A similar view taken from Locksbrook Road on 19.7.07. The area in front of the bridge was being used for car parking, and the bridge has palisade fencing put in place to prevent trespass. The large diameter pipe was labelled 'Pumped Sewage' and follows the course of the railway for quite some distance.
