RAILSCOT | On this day 1890: A train travels on Forth Bridge for first time [Scotsman]

On this day 1890: A train travels on Forth Bridge for first time [Scotsman]

Date: 21/01/2020

It was a journey that launched tens of thousands of others.

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Forth Bridge

This double track bridge consists of three double cantilevers approached by viaducts at either end. Overall it is 1.5 miles long. The bridge crosses the Firth of Forth between Dalmeny and North Queens

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Looking north along the Forth Bridge from 'The Aberdonian' railtour from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen, behind Peppercorn Class A1 no. 60163 'Tornado', on 14th March 2019.
Location: Forth Bridge
Company: Forth Bridge Railway
14/03/2019 David Bosher

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Date	Item
18/08/2020	Appeal grants more parking for visitors at new Forth Bridge attraction [Edinburgh News]
21/07/2020	Photo shows Forth Bridge '25 year paint job' peeling off after just nine years [edinburghlive]
09/07/2020	Network Rail seeks contractor for Forth Bridge walk [Network Rail]
02/07/2020	Network Rail blast 'arbitrary' Edinburgh Council in Forth Bridge parking row [Scotsman]
04/03/2020	On this day, March 4, 1890: Take it as red, Forth Bridge is still awe-inspiring [Sunday Post]
04/03/2020	Visitors able to climb Forth Bridge after plans granted [BBC News]
20/02/2020	Vital renovation works for Forth Bridge approaches [Network Rail]
04/10/2019	Residents rail against plans to allow Sydney Harbour Bridge-style walks on Forth Bridge [Scotsman]
19/09/2019	Planning application for Forth Bridge Experience submitted [Network Rail]
03/09/2019	Forth Bridge closed after person found on line [BBC News]
15/11/2018	Forth Bridge fundraising reaches new heights [Network Rail]
28/03/2018	Forth Bridge emerges triumphant in battle of the bridges [Evening News]
06/02/2018	Flying Scotsman locomotive to make three Scottish trips in May [Scotsman]
29/09/2016	Mystery over 71-year-old Forth bridge plans [BBC News]
14/05/2016	Flying Scotsman Borders Railway and Forth Bridge trip back on [BBC News]
05/07/2015	Forth Bridge given World Heritage Site status [BBC News]
26/04/2014	‘Masterpiece’ Ballochmyle Viaduct gets major award [Scotsman]
06/10/2013	The Borders Railway: a £350m ticket to nowhere? [Sunday Herald]
27/08/2013	Plan for viewing platform at top of Forth Rail Bridge [BBC News]
29/02/2012	Scotland's Railway Archives brought to life online [Network Rail Article]
09/12/2011	Forth Bridge painting completed [BBC News]
05/09/2011	Forth Bridge makes final brush with modern myth [Network Rail]
02/07/2010	Rail bosses block Forth Bridge heritage bid [Dunfermline Press]
28/01/2010	Workers die in rail bridge falls [BBC News]
20/10/2009	Forth Bridge charity abseilers rope in a million [Network Rail Article]
04/04/2008	Freight trains return to Alloa rail route [EWS]
18/02/2008	Forth Bridge painting set to end [BBC News Article]
08/08/2007	Forth Bridge restoration insight [BBC News]
23/07/2007	Forth Bridge to close for a week [BBC News]
20/07/2007	Huge disruption warning as bridge to shut for week [Scotsman]
16/05/2007	Disruption warning as Forth Bridge to close for a week [Scotsman]
07/07/2006	Bridges building on success [Scotsman]
10/05/2006	Lorries could have no Forth bridge crossing for two years [Scotsman]
21/04/2006	Toll row threat to extra trains [Scotsman]
17/04/2006	Richard offers hope on a rope to rail urchins [Scotsman]
17/05/2005	Forth bridge shuts for eight days [Scotsman]
20/05/2004	Forth Bridge £1 coin to be issued [BBC News]
16/04/2004	Trains to take strain as bridge drivers face jams [Scotsman]
05/07/2003	Forth Bridge to close for Repairs
20/02/2002	Rail Passengers Committee Scotland

On this day 1890: A train travels on Forth Bridge for first time [Scotsman]

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