Looking over the houses, overlooking the Firth of Tay
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Looking over the houses, overlooking the Firth of Tay
Image: © James Denham Taken: 31 May 2010
The old railway bridge, seen from Wormit, takes pride of place in this scene. The original railway bridge over the Tay was opened in 1877 but collapsed in to the sea in 1878 taking a train with it - all seventy five passengers perished in icy waters of the firth. Scotland's worst rail disaster. The present bridge opened in 1877 to superior design and construction and has survived the elements with ease. The foundations of the original bridge can be seen between the 'arches'.
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Image Location
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56.425057
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-2.976921