This is a double track stone arch viaduct, just east of Nairn station designed by Joseph Mitchell. It carries a single track.
It is 124 yds long, 41 ft high, with four arches over the River Nairn. Although built for two tracks, the line east was not doubled. The northern of the two lines was laid and remains in place. A second line was laid for many years, used as a headshunt off the east end of the loop at Nairn. This line is now lifted.
Stone was sourced from Lochloy Quarry, by the coast to the north east. There was difficulty establishing a solid foundation for this large masonry viaduct.
Nearby stations Nairn Auldearn Kildrummie Fort George [1st] Gollanfield Brodie Fort George [2nd] Dalvey [1st] Dalcross Forres [2nd] Forres Forres [1st] Cromarty Dallas Dhu Halt Dunphail | Ardesier Platform construction yard Findhorn Viaduct [Forres] Forres West Junction Forres Shed Dalcross Timber Siding Forres South Junction Cromarty Turntable Forres East Junction Tourist/other Brodie Castle Fort George [Fort] Inverness Airport Ardclach Bell Tower Dalcross Castle Hugh Miller^s Birthplace Dallas Dhu Distillery |
Location names in dark blue are on the same original line. |
/ /1856 | Inverness and Aberdeen Junction Railway Nairn Viaduct, designed by Joseph Mitchell, under construction. |