Saltash Bridge
Guy Vincent, The late David Bartlett
Guy Vincent, The late David Bartlett
From the collection of the late David Bartlett of Bradford-on-Avon. A b/w photo taken during the autumn of 1959 showing early preparatory works underway on the foundations of the Tamar Road Bridge which took just two years to build. Construction started in July 1959 and the bridge opened to traffic in October 1961 with a formal ceremony by Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother taking place the following April. The Tamar Rail Bridge of course celebrated its centenary in 1959 hence David's visit.
Guy Vincent
Guy Vincent
Royal Albert Bride at Saltash Bridge 1959. Copyright the late David Bartlett of Bradford on Avon
Many thanks Guy
Kingswear Interlude
Steve Widdowson
Steve Widdowson
Class 73 73101 and 73109 pay a visit to Kingswear on the 19th June 1993.
73101 & 73109 having arrived at Kingswear commence the run round. 19 June 1993 Copyright Steve Widdowson.
73101 & 73109 back on to the return working. 19 June 1993. Copyright Steve Widdowson
Time to leave the high perch and whip down to view 73109 & 73101 readt to Kingswear. 19 June 1993 Copyright Steve Widdowson
73109 & 73101 departing Kingswear. 19th June 1993 Copyright Steve Widdowson
And finally up aloft again to view Deltic D9016 { 55016 } on a demonstration freight with 4588 in the background. 19th June 1993 Copyright Steve Widdowson
Many thanks Steve for your record of a colourful and unusual event at Kingswear.