Construction of Nepean Road and Rail Bridge, Nepean River, Penrith
1867
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View looking south. Built by William Watkins and Peto, Brassey and Betts, the Nepean Railway and Road Bridge was completed in June 1867. The flood of 1867 severely damaged the western side and following its repair the bridge was opened only to rail traffic with road traffic being punted across the river. In 1883 an iron fence was constructed to partition the train and road traffic. By the 1880's the bridge had become known as Victoria Bridge.
Title:
Construction of Nepean Road and Rail Bridge, Nepean River, Penrith
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Date of work:
1867
Search dates:
01 Jan 1867 - 31 Dec 1867
Reference number:
3102
Level of description:
Item from Collection: Photographs
Part of:
Sub-collection: General Photographic Collection
Access restrictions:
UnrestrictedAvailable on request in the Research Room
Use restrictions:
Copyright held by Penrith City LibraryReproductions may be obtained on request. Charges apply.
General notes:
Photograph is courtesy of State Rail Authority Photo Section No.669
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Record number:
104405