Lowgill Viaduct

Introduction

The photograph on this page of Lowgill Viaduct by Thomas Nugent as part of the Geograph project.

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Lowgill Viaduct

Image: © Thomas Nugent Taken: 18 Aug 2023

The viaduct carried the now disused Ingleton Branch Line which opened in 1861 and closed to passengers in 1954. The tracks remained in place for goods use and to enable the line to be used as a relief route until final closure in 1967. Viewed from a Manchester Airport to Glasgow Central train.

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Image Location

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Latitude
54.363458
Longitude
-2.593698