Forth Bridge viewing platform

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Bryan
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Forth Bridge viewing platform

Post by Bryan »

Got a head for heights then this may be for you.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-16703104
giner
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Re: Forth Bridge viewing platform

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A great idea. Go for it, I say.
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2002EarlMarischal
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I'm with you too - a marvellous idea.

Scotland's equivalent to the Sidney Harbour Bridge which you can of course climb! I am sure it would be a great money-spinner and help cover maintenance costs. You could even take a paint brush up with you! :lol:
giner
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Re: Forth Bridge viewing platform

Post by giner »

Yay! Do the whole thing in Apple Green.
Deepol
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Taken on a visit in 1976.
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Queensferry Cantilever.
Queensferry Cantilever.
A 37 amongst the girders.
A 37 amongst the girders.
A sound not to be missed! A 40 with the Aberdeen cement train roaring across.
A sound not to be missed! A 40 with the Aberdeen cement train roaring across.
Deepol
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Re: Forth Bridge viewing platform

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A couple I got later of the building of this icon.
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CVR1865
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Deepol wrote:A couple I got later of the building of this icon.
Surely you took those first???? :D :D
don't forget about the Great Eastern Railway
Deepol
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Re: Forth Bridge viewing platform

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I wish.............. :lol:
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