Some more pictures of CN activity around Georgetown. The bridge was built in 1857 by the Grand Trunk Railway. This 768 foot-long bridge is supported on limestone piers, 112 feet in height. It was completed at a cost of $500,000, and for more than 120 years it has carried all the rail traffic passing through Georgetown. More at http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=123788&a=9485549 ------------------ Robin Maberly and Tayside [This message has been edited by Robin Matthysen (edited 03 November 2000).]
Thanks for the pics Robin. You live in a lovely area Bet it gets cold in winter, though? ------------------ Alan The perfect combination - BNSF and N Scale! www.ac-models.com Andersley Western Railroad Alan's American Gallery
Thats a great picture Robin . I noticed that the first car behind the power is a GT high-cube That bridge was built in 1857 , but did it cost half a million back then . That was alot of cash back then Thats a good chunk of cash now
The bridge is a real bottleneck as it is single track. There is double track leading to it and leaving it. It is a case of the dispatcher chosing who has priority I guess. The abutment is built to handle another bridge but at todays prices it would take a many millions to build. GO commuter service also uses the bridge so it is a favourite fan watching place [ 11 February 2001: Message edited by: Robin Matthysen ]
