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First HST across Royal Albert Bridge
A photo of the first high speed diesel train across the Royal Albert Bridge, taken by Les Bowden returning from Penzance to Exeter in October 1969.
Buryas Bridge , near Newlyn.
Buryas Bridge Newlyn, Cornwall.
Image taken from a Victorian album in conservation drawer C4 .
Image taken from a Victorian album in conservation drawer C4 .
The old Ross Bridge with ship, steam roller and horse and cart. The Leon Bureau
Richards Photograph. The Ross Bridge at Wharf Road was placed in position 1881; it was second-hand railway turntable. The bridge was replaced on 9 Apr 1981. This photo shows a full rigged ship in the harbour, a steam roller and a horse and cart on…
Coaster passing through open Ross Bridge
The coaster 'Audacity' is taken out through the open Ross Bridge in Penzance. Note the sightseers on the approach road.
Coaster passing through open Ross Bridge
The coaster 'Audacity' being taken out through the open Ross Bridge in Penzance.
Raising Second Span of Brunels Bridge over Tamar
Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash. Raising the second span section in position in 1858. The section was raised at about 3 feet at a time and the masonry was built up to take the weight of each section which was estimated to be approximately 1,000 tons.
Floating Second Span of Tamar Bridge into Position
Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash. Floating the second section of the main span suspension area into position in 1858. Each section was estimated to weigh 1,000 tons.
Brunel's and Modern Suspension Bridge over Tamar
The Tamar Bridge, built by Cornwall County Council and Plymouth Corporation without government aid, opened in 1962. On the left side is Brunel's railway bridge of 1859.
First HST 125 on Royal Albert Bridge, 1979
The first HST 125 on the Cornish Riviera service entering Devon from the Royal Albert Bridge at Saltash on 1 October 1979.
Castle Engine Approaching the Royal Albert Bridge
Approaching the Royal Albert Bridge in steam days. Steam train visible.
Brunel's Viaduct Crossing Victoria Gardens, Truro.
The Brunel viaduct crossing Victoria Gardens, Truro, one of the longest of about 40 built in Cornwall by I.K. Brunel. This one, over 1200-feet in length and 150-feet high, was replaced by a granite structure in 1904. When the work was proceeding,…
Collegewood Viaduct on Falmouth Branch
Collegewood Viaduct on the Falmouth branch. Last of Brunel's wooden structures to be rebuilt (1934). The work on the new pillars for the replacement has commenced when the picture was taken.
Drawing of opening of Royal Albert Bridge
Drawing of the opening of the Royal Albert Bridge in Saltash.
Penwithers Viaduct
Penwithers Viaduct. The first viaduct after leaving Truro on the Falmouth branch. This structure was 'filled in' to make an embankment in 1926. Depicts a steam train on the bridge with a cottage in the foreground and four men with a car. (Opie 636)
Stone Viaduct with Brunel Piers Alongside
Stone viaduct with Brunel piers alongside.
Model Brunel Stone & Wood Viaduct Railway Train
A model of the Brunel stone and wood viaduct railway train in the Pendon Museum at Long Wittenham, Berkshire.
A Brunel Wooden Bridge being replaced by Stone
A construction scene of a Brunel wooden bridge being replaced by stone.
Stone Bridge replacing Brunel Wooden Bridge
Stone bridge replacing wooden Brunel wooden bridge
Passenger Train on a Brunel Viaduct
A passenger train on a Brunel viaduct. In the foreground is a man wearing a hat and long coat with a walking stick, standing near a stone wall, and apparently timing the train.
Stone Bridge spanning River
A stone bridge spanning a river with a large tree on the nearer side of the river. A woman is standing under the tree.