Edinchip Viaduct [LSFCR]

Location type

Bridge

Name and dates

Edinchip Viaduct [LSFCR] (1905-1951)

Note: text in square brackets is added for clarity and was not part of the location's name.

Opened on the Lochearnhead, St Fillans and Comrie Railway.

Description

This is an impressive single track mass concrete viaduct crossing the Kendrum Burn east of Edinchip House. From south to north there were five tall concrete arches, a long 82 ft girder section and then two concrete arches. Also known as Kendrum Burn Viaduct.

After closure in 1951 the girder section was removed.

It was was replaced in 1997 with a more lightweight portion which has allowed the trackbed of the line to be reopened as a cycle and foot path.

Nearby to the west is the Edinchip Viaduct [C and O].

Tags

Viaduct footpath

Aliases

Kendrum Burn Viaduct

Facilities

Listing: C



Nearby stations
Lochearnhead [2nd]
Balquhidder [1st]
Balquhidder [2nd]
Kingshouse Halt
Strathyre
Glenoglehead Crossing
Killin Junction
Craig-na-Cailleach Platform
Killin [2nd]
St Fillans
Luib
Loch Tay
Callander (Dreadnought)
Callander Ticket Platform
Callander [1st]
Edinchip Accommodation Bridge
Edinchip Viaduct [C and O]
Balquhidder Shed
Lochearnhead Viaduct
Leitters Gold Mine
Glen Ogle Rockfall
Glenbeich Viaduct
Glen Ogle Small Viaduct
Glen Ogle Viaduct
Ardveich Wood Viaduct
Tourist/other
Edinchip House
Lochearnhead Hotel
Mhor84
Loch Earn
Balquhidder Old Church
Location names in dark blue are on the same original line.


Nigel Hester Plaque


The bridge carries a dedication plaque.

This section of the viaduct
was replaced using funds raised
in memory of
NIGEL HESTER
13th July 1972 - 26th May 1997
Organist and Music Teacher
Who was killed tragically while
cycling on the A9 near here.
Remembering him always
Enjoy your ride and stay safe!



Books


A Regional History of the Railways of Great Britain: The North of Scotland v. 15 (Regional railway history series)

Branch Lines of Strathearn: Tourists, Tatties and Trains

Forgotten Railways: Scotland

The Railways of Upper Strathearn: Crieff - Balquhidder