Some trains link grand destinations, but others are prized for the journey alone. That’s certainly the case with the Settle to Carlisle Railway, which weaves through no fewer than 14 tunnels and 20 viaducts (all masterworks of ingenious Victorian engineering, with special praise reserved for the...
It was the longest bridge in Europe (including viaducts), with a total length of 17.2 km (10.7 mi). With a length of 18.1 km the Crimean Bridge it is now considered to be the longest bridge in Russia and Europe. Construction began on February 1995; the bridge was opened to traffic ...
Highlights a plenty and family back home loved the scenic photos from the highland, the loch’ and viaducts the most from my holiday to the UK and Europe.Many thanksCam Read more Review of: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Loch Shiel tour from Glasgow Written January 6, 2025 This review is...
Highlights a plenty and family back home loved the scenic photos from the highland, the loch’ and viaducts the most from my holiday to the UK and Europe.Many thanksCam Read more Review of: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Loch Shiel tour from Glasgow Written January 6, ...
Chur is also famous as the start point on the iconicBernina Express, a scenic narrow guage railway which travels through viaducts and tunnels between the city and Tirano in Italy. Other architectural marvels include the Chur Cathedral and the 16th centuryHaldenstein Castle. The latter is located...
If you’re a fan of vintage trains and nostalgia, the Furka Steam Railway is a must-visit attraction in Switzerland. This charming narrow-gauge steam train takes passengers on a journey back in time, as it chugs its way through the scenic Furka Pass, crossing stone viaducts and winding tun...
Location: London, UK Architecture: John McAslan + Partners (JMP) Photo: Hufton + Crow The brief for King's Cross was to create an architecturally welcoming space that was also visually and operationally unifying, forming a hub to serve suburban and mainline intercity platforms as well as provid...
Mike Glossop, UK1,437 contributions 1 Railway path Pleasant 7 mile or so walk from Bangor (Port Penrhyn) to Bethesda. Several interesting structures including what was a dual gauge bridge crossing a tramway and river, a 300 yard tunnel and two impressive viaducts Read more Review of: Lon...
Highlights a plenty and family back home loved the scenic photos from the highland, the loch’ and viaducts the most from my holiday to the UK and Europe.Many thanksCam Read more Review of: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Loch Shiel tour from Glasgow Written January 6, ...
Highlights a plenty and family back home loved the scenic photos from the highland, the loch’ and viaducts the most from my holiday to the UK and Europe.Many thanksCam Read more Review of: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Loch Shiel tour from Glasgow Written January 6, 2025 This review ...