The Tay Rail Bridge, Dundee

Here are a few shots of the Tay rail bridge which I took during a short break to my home city.  The bridge is of course famous for the disaster that befell it on the 28 Dec 1879 when, during a violent storm the bridge partially collapsed, plunging a train and its passengers into the icy cold River Tay below.  It is understood that 75 people perished on that fateful night, although only 46 bodies were ever recovered.

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2 thoughts on “The Tay Rail Bridge, Dundee

    • Many thanks, I left Dundee in the mid 80’s to join the Air Force and the city was in dire need of a facelift. Fortunately, much has changed and Dundee is now quite an attractive city. The waterfront is currently being redeveloped and should be stunning when completed in the next 5 or so years. Thanks again

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