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The Aberfeldy Branch of the Highland Railway: the Tummel Viaduct at Logierait, 1865. Creator: Unknown
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The Aberfeldy Branch of the Highland Railway: the Tummel Viaduct at Logierait, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Aberfeldy Branch of the Highland Railway: the Tummel Viaduct at Logierait, [Scottish Highlands], 1865. 'A short branch of the Inverness and Perth Junction Railway has lately been constructed to Aberfeldy, in the upper valley of the Tay...Though its length is less than nine miles, its construction has been a task of some difficulty, and does much credit to the engineers, Messrs. Joseph Mitchell and M. Paterson, and to Messrs. Macdonald and Grieve, the contractors; the earthworks extending to about half a million cubic yards of cutting, and an equal amount of embankment; while the bridges, including the viaduct across the Tummel and the Tay, are no less than forty-five in number...This Aberfeldy branch crosses first the Tummel and then the Tay within about half a mile of the village of Logierait...The Tummel viaduct consists of two main openings 122ft. span each, and two side girders of 35 ft. span each, making the entire clear waterway 314 ft. The girders are elevated 16 ft. above the bed of the river, and are supported by six cast-iron cylinders, 8 ft. diameter. These cylinders were sunk into the bed of the river 22 ft. on the average, by the aid of divers...The total height of the cylinders, with the ornamental towers, is about 55 ft.'. From "Illustrated London News", 1865
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**Majestic Engineering: The Tummel Viaduct at Logierait**
In this breathtaking print, the Aberfeldy Branch of the Highland Railway's Tummel Viaduct stands tall over the River Tummel in Scotland. Completed in 1865, this remarkable feat of engineering was a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance. The viaduct's two main openings span an impressive 122 feet each, with side girders stretching out for another 35 feet on either side. Elevated 16 feet above the riverbed, these sturdy structures are supported by six cast-iron cylinders sunk deep into the water.
The construction of this marvel was no small task. The viaduct's foundation required divers to sink the cylinders an average of 22 feet below the surface, a feat that demanded precision and skill. As one gazes upon this photograph, it is easy to imagine the excitement and pride felt by those who worked tirelessly to bring this vision into reality.
The Aberfeldy Branch was just nine miles long, but its impact on the region was immense. The viaduct's crossing of both the Tummel and Tay rivers within a short distance from Logierait village made it an essential link in the Highland Railway network. This print captures not only a remarkable piece of engineering but also the spirit of innovation that defined 19th-century Scotland.
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