The Tocumwal rail bridge that spans the Murray River on the Victoria/New South Wales border.
This brdge was built 106 years ago, and carried both road and rail traffic until about 6 years ago when a road bypass bridge was built.
The centre lift span is hand operated and was last opened 6 years ago to celebrate the centenary. It was originally raised to allow the river steamers to pass.
This bridge is featured on my webpage http://www.homepages.ihug.com.au/~niceboys as it was in 1974 and home movie of 1970.
The pylons are cast iron filled with concrete to 30' below the river bed and splayed 11' out to support the weight.
TOOT!
[This message has been edited by Woodie (edited 06-19-2001).]