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THE FIRTH of FORTH RAIL BRIDGE

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 Forth Rail Bridge
   
 
 LOCATION
  • WESTERN ENVIRONS of EDINBURGH (map)
   
 PURPOSE
  • RAILWAY spanning RIVER FORTH
   
 CONSTRUCTION
  • 1882 - 1889
 
  • 1.5 miles
 
  • 58,000 tons steelwork
 
  • 521m max clear spans
 
  • 100m tower height
   
   
   
  See also www.forth-bridge.co.uk
 
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