River Trym

To Bristol: Sea Mills
To Avonmouth: Crabtree Slip Wood

History

This bridge across the River Trym is 88 yards long.

1960s

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  Two DMUs cross the bridge in 1960. © John Thorn

1970s

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  A Class 121 DMU crosses the bridge in 1971. © Simon Whittingham
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  Another DMU departs for Avonmouth in 1972. © Simon Whittingham
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  A colour photo of the same scene. Sleepers remain across the bridge following the singling of the line. © Simon Whittingham

2003

27.12.03

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  The railway crosses the River Trym on this rather attractive bridge.
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  Another view of the bridge.
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  Looking along the bridge with a storm fast approaching.
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  The bridge has been singled and the trackbed that was once the down line is now used only by maintenance vehicles.
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  The bridge viewed from the other side.
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  A more detailed look at the bridge and the supporting piers.
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  The bridge also crosses over a couple of footpaths as well as the river.
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  And makes a great hangout for roosting pigeons...