On this day 117 years ago, a new swing bridge entered service over the River Hull at Wilmington to carry the York & North Midland's Victoria dock branch.
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.
Forgotten 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.
Last updated 04 December 2023
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