Altnaslanach Viaduct
Last surviving timber bridge on a main line in Britain
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Near Moy, Inverness
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Visit websiteThe construction of the Highland Railway's shortened route from Inverness to Perth involved crossing low lying country before climbing to the summit of Schlochd at 1315 ft.
In 1897 a timber bridge was constructed over boggy ground near Loch Moy and the nature of the terrain was such that only a light-weight timber structure was feasible.
Symapathetically refurbished in 2002 with reinforced concrete deck and piers supporting the track, receiving a Saltire Civil Engineering Conservation Commendation,
it remains the only timber bridge on a British main line and is Listed Grade A.
By road: Off B9154 north of Moy, 5 miles north of Tomatin.
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Altnaslanach Bridge- detailed engineering drawings of elevations, plans and sections of the Altnaslanach Bridge.
Am Baile Highland History and Culture - Highland Railway Society Collection: plans of stations, engines, viaducts.