On this day in 1849, 175 years ago, the six segmental arches of Twizel Viaduct carried their first live load following completion by the York Newcastle & Berwick Railway.
Near Cotherstone, the Barnard Castle to Middleton-in-Teesdale branch crossed the River Balder on a 9-arch stone viaduct. The trackbed now forms one of County Durham’s many railway paths so hikers can take in views of the Tees’ natural splendour from the structure.
July 2008Forgotten Relics records and celebrates the UK's disused railway structures, still standing as monuments to the period of ambition, courage and endeavour during which they were built.
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