Ligne 140 - Villers-la-Ville - Belgique
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member PaulLassiter
N 50° 35.389 E 004° 31.864
31U E 608375 N 5605330
[FR] Un pont de pierre à 7 arches inauguré en 1855 suivant la vallée de la Thyle . [EN] A 7 arches stone bridge inaugurated in 1855 following the valley of Thyle
Waymark Code: WMZKV0
Location: Brabant wallon, Belgium
Date Posted: 11/26/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
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FR
"La ligne 140 Ottignies - Fleurus - Charleroi fut établie par la Compagnie du Grand Central Belge, issue de la fusion de plusieurs compagnies privées. Elle suit notamment le cours de la Dyle et de la Thyle.

En trafic voyageur, la ligne est uniquement parcourue par une desserte omnibus. Elle fut toutefois électrifiée en 1986 et s'inscrit dans le corridor fret Nord - Sud Belifret. 

Quelque peu délaissée par les trains de voyageurs, elle devrait prochainement bénéficier de nouveaux services en déservant  l’aéroport de Charleroi.

Depuis 1855 elle traverse les ruines de l'Abbaye de Villers-la-Ville en coupant le jardin de l'abbé entre l'abrupte colline aménagée en terrasses et les vieux murs du palais abbatial."
EN
"Line 140 Ottignies - Fleurus - Charleroi was established by the Company of Grand Central Belge, resulting from the merger of several private companies. She follows the course of the Dyle and Thyle.
In passenger traffic, the line is only covered by an omnibus service. However, it was electrified in 1986 and is part of the North - South freight corridor Belifret.

Somewhat neglected by passenger trains, it should soon benefit from new services by serving the Charleroi airport.

Since 1855 it crosses the ruins of the Abbey of Villers-la-Ville by cutting the garden of the abbot between the steep hill terraces and the old walls of the abbey palace."

Attention la visite de l'abbaye est payante.

Be careful the visit of the abbey is not free.

Length of bridge: 80 m

Height of bridge: 9 m

What type of traffic does this bridge support?: railroad

What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
[EN] It passes over the abbot's garden in the ruins of Villers-en-Brabant Abbey. [FR] Il passe au-dessus du jardin de l'abbé dans les ruines de l'abbaye de Villers-en-Brabant

Date constructed: 1854-1855

Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes

Name of road or trail the bridge services: Line 140 Ottignies - Fleurus - Charleroi

Location:
Villers-La-Ville
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