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Old railway bridge crossing Tenterfield Creek near Tenterfield NSW. No, it's no longer in use.

[sally agnew]

I love this old bridge and it saddens me to see it in such a derelict state. Those beautiful red brick piers stand proud and strong reminiscence of the railway era. Did you see the historic railway station and museum in Tenterfield. Beautiful setting and interesting :)

[Denise Wood]

London bridge is falling down.........sorry :) Do love this old bridge and the way it is still standing. my architect son-in-law will be fascinated with it :) Fav

[Tony]

Delightful capture of that example of past railway glory.

[Pam Knowler]

Phew that's a relief it's no longer in use!! Definitely seen better days. Great capture!!

[gayelene]

great capture )

[Peter]

Beautiful composition and depth of field Terry, the bridge is in need of some TLC or demolition:)

[Jane Anderson]

Wow--it's something to imagine a heavy train speeding across that!

[Lee-Ann]

Great image. My Aunty lives in Tenterfield...have not her for years.

[Rachel]

Thank goodness it is no longer in use. It looks a bit wonky!

[Babs]

Fabulous shot, thank God it is no longer in use though, it does look a bit rickety.

[Susan C Clow]

Great shot of this RR bridge crossing. Now that it is no longer in use can you walk on it. FAV

[Candace]

The river/stream must flood at some time. How old is this structure Poppo?

[Joan Robillard]

Good shot. RR bridges are so neat to photograph.

[Sam]

Well I can understand why it is no longer in use! Looks ready to collapse ;)

[sally agnew]

@ribbet9 This historic bridge was constructed between 1882 and 1888. Such a shame to see it in such disrepair, woul be quite magnificent restored :))

[Poppo Livy]

@hermann @ribbet9 When Poppo talks, you can hardly see Sally's lips move.

[Denise (lyndemc)]

I'd say that wood's seen its better days. Looks like the water's been mighty high here before; there's debris up at the top of the brickwork!

[Candace]

@hermann Thank you for the info Sally!

[Candace]

@terryliv Lol, too funny!

[Graham Thresher]

Great capture

[Vera]

This made me think of that documentary where Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman are crossing Siberia on motorbikes... they saw (and crossed!) a couple of bridges that were in that or even worse state :)

[Milanie]

Neat shot - I was glad to read it's no longer in use after looking at that "dip" on the side. The piers do look sturdy enough though

[Kane Arlow]

Great shot, it does look a little neglected (or rustic).

[Ron]

Can't imagine why. Looks like one of mine!