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AQ23 - 23rd December - crossings
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AQ23 - 23rd December - crossings
Posted by grahame at 05:26, 23rd December 2023
 
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Re: AQ23 - 23rd December - crossings
Posted by bradshaw at 07:38, 23rd December 2023
 
2 Barmouth bridge

Re: AQ23 - 23rd December - crossings
Posted by eightonedee at 08:31, 23rd December 2023
 
3 Sutton Bridge?

Re: AQ23 - 23rd December - crossings
Posted by Oxonhutch at 08:48, 23rd December 2023
 
4: Kaaimans River Bridge in South Africa on the George-Knysna line.

Re: AQ23 - 23rd December - crossings
Posted by stuving at 11:20, 23rd December 2023
 
3. Barrow Bridge, near Waterford.

Re: AQ23 - 23rd December - crossings
Posted by eightonedee at 23:14, 23rd December 2023
 
3. Barrow Bridge, near Waterford.

Oh yes - looking at this on the laptop, rather than smartphone, the waterway is far too wide for the Nene at Sutton Bridge! My guess is formally withdrawn......

Re: AQ23 - 23rd December - crossings
Posted by JayMac at 00:14, 24th December 2023
 
Pamban Bridge, Tamil Nadu, India.

Re: AQ23 - 23rd December - crossings
Posted by grahame at 08:26, 24th December 2023
 
All correctly identified.

I travelled over the bridge in South Africa a number of years ago when in the area for my son's wedding; memories of a whirlwind week during which there was an overload of experiences.  The bridge was in use on a heritage service and I believe it collapsed afterwards in a storm.  Would love it if someone can fill in / update on this.

Re: AQ23 - 23rd December - crossings
Posted by bradshaw at 08:30, 24th December 2023
 
  Tragically this railway was badly damaged in heavy floods in 2006, forcing its closure. In 2016 it was reported that works would begin on its repair. The first phase being the section just outside Knysna (further away from the bridge). It is hoped that the line to George will be reopened in 2020 but sadly this looks increasingly unlikely.
https://artefacts.co.za/main/Buildings/bldgframes_mob.php?bldgid=14148

  Heritage Western Cape formally declared the Kaaimans River Railway Bridge a provincial heritage site at a ceremony held at the Transnet Transport Museum on 21 October.

The bridge, a well-recognised and iconic feature of Wilderness, was completed in 1928 by inventive and ingenious engineers. It carried freight and passengers until 2006 when the line was damaged by heavy flooding and train services were suspended.
Speaking at the ceremony, John Miller, the Wilderness resident who nominated the bridge said, "We should now envision the railway line crossing a safe and preserved bridge, travelling from Knysna to George and beyond, carrying daily commuters, tourists, long distance travellers, tourists and freight, with safe bicycle and walking trails alongside.

"All that would bring jobs in planning and design, in construction and development, and in operations and services."
https://www.georgeherald.com/News/Article/General/kaaimans-bridge-now-provincial-heritage-site-202211170206

This gives some interesting detail

https://www.theheritageportal.co.za/article/iconic-kaaimans-river-railway-bridge-declared-provincial-heritage-site

 
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