Balbirnie Viaduct
The Leslie branch had two substantial viaducts - this
is Balbirnie, just to the west of Auchmuty Junction, itself not
far from the main line at Markinch. It crosses the valley of the River Leven. Although there was a location called Rothes around here there is no river Rothes, and Fife has Dens rather than Glens. Denleven might therefore have been a more appropriate fabrication than Glenrothes, which it is said was chosen to suggest a romantic Highland location in order to attract American investment.
Location: Balbirnie Viaduct
Original line: Leslie Railway
Photographer: David Panton
Contact photographer: David Panton
Date: 29/01/2011
Image number: 32574
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