Scotswood Railway Bridge, Newcastle Upon Tyne 01/09

[stesh]

I think this has been done before? But at night, so here's some day shots, I took on my phone whilst passing

Location:-

http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=54.968422&lon=-1.693885&z=18.6&r=0&src=msa

Some history:-

http://www.bridgesonthetyne.co.uk/scotsrl.html

The Approach

Underneath

On top

Other side

 

[Foxylady]

Ooh, scary gap!
Good pics, Stesh. Cheers.

 

[BigLoada]

Nice one man. Me and a few lads did this early last year but at night. Good to see it in daylight!
Did you walk across?

 

[stesh]

Sadly no, (as the walkway up the lefthand side did look very tempting) Mainly because someone would be bound to call the police thinking I was going to jump and top myself

I would guess it would be fine to do it in Hi-Viz & Helmet get up

 

[TK421]

Nice one Stesh, hard to belive that this was in use until the early 80's. I guess the council will just wait unitl it rusts into the Tyne

 

[Trinpaul]

Great looking bridge I'm guessing the trains had to reduce speed when crossing it.

 

[Sabtr]

Nice one. I think they should plank it over for cyclists to use. That Scotswood roadbridge is a nightmare for cyclists.

 

[numpty]

that's a cracking idea - changing lanes is very scary - anyone got sustrans phone number?

 

[and7barton]

Go back there when it's dark, or foggy.........It's crying out to be crossed over.