Date: 28/03/2018

When it comes to Forth bridges, it seems that oldest really is best. A public vote this week confirmed the distinctive red cantilever structure opened in 1890 is the most impressive engineering feat of the three crossings at Queensferry. Experts from the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) held a debate at the University of Strathclyde on Tuesday evening to discuss the respective merits of the two road bridges and one rail bridge that link Edinburgh with Fife and beyond. Read more at: https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/business/forth-bridge-emerges-triumphant-in-battle-of-the-bridges-1-4714420

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When it comes to Forth bridges, it seems that oldest really is best.

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View of the Forth Bridge from South Queensferry in 1963, the year before the road bridge was opened. Two of the ferries which would be made redundant following the opening of the road bridge stand at Hawes Pier.
Location: Forth Bridge
Company: Forth Bridge Railway
//1963 John Alexander

Forth Bridge North signal box seen from behind the driver's cab of a southbound DMU in the early 1960s. Forth Bridge North box closed on 3 June 1979.
Location: Forth Bridge
Company: Forth Bridge Railway
// Frank Spaven Collection (Courtesy David Spaven)

View from South Queensferry towards the Forth Bridge in June 2009 past the Hamish Gilchrist memorial to those killed during its construction.
Location: Forth Bridge
Company: Forth Bridge Railway
21/06/2009 Bill Roberton