North Road Railway Viaduct in City of Durham,UK
N 54° 46.640 W 001° 35.088
30U E 591025 N 6070931
Railway travellers coming from the south enter Durham over this spectacular Victorian viaduct high above the city.
Waymark Code: WM4F6D
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/16/2008
Views: 42
When the railway viaduct and the station opened in 1857 it was greeted as a major achievement because it was built across boggy Flass Vale. Originally the viaduct was not part of the East Coast mainline until 1871. In 1987 the Durham viaduct was cleaned to remove more than a century's grim from the city's many coal fires. It was strengthened and waterproofed at the same time. Overhead masts were erected in order that electrification of the London to Edinburgh railway line could be completed.
Height of bridge: 100ft
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Railway
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Valley
Date constructed: 1857
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes the trains still cross the viaduct
Name of road or trail the bridge services: East Coast Main Line
Location:
City of Durham
Length of bridge: Not listed
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