Difference between revisions of "Albert Edward Bridge"
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| − | Albert Edward Bridge | + | Albert Edward Bridge carried the line from Coalbrookdale and Lightmoor Junction across the River Severn near [[Buildwas]], the junction with the Severn Valley line. The bridge is almost identical to [[Victoria Bridge]], with a 200ft cast iron span, and was named after Albert Edward (later Edward VII), the eldest son of Queen Victoria. It was designed by the SVR's chief engineer, [[John Fowler]], and opened on 1 November 1864. Following the closure of the Severn Valley and Much Wenlock lines, the bridge was used by coal and other freight trains travelling to [[Ironbridge power station]] until the closure of the latter in November 2015. |
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[http://www.darwincountry.org/explore/019681.html?sid= Historical photo of the bridge at darwincountry.org] | [http://www.darwincountry.org/explore/019681.html?sid= Historical photo of the bridge at darwincountry.org] | ||
Revision as of 21:23, 24 December 2016
Albert Edward Bridge carried the line from Coalbrookdale and Lightmoor Junction across the River Severn near Buildwas, the junction with the Severn Valley line. The bridge is almost identical to Victoria Bridge, with a 200ft cast iron span, and was named after Albert Edward (later Edward VII), the eldest son of Queen Victoria. It was designed by the SVRSevern Valley Railway's chief engineer, John Fowler, and opened on 1 November 1864. Following the closure of the Severn Valley and Much Wenlock lines, the bridge was used by coal and other freight trains travelling to Ironbridge power station until the closure of the latter in November 2015.
