24-08-2019, 09:39 PM
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Re: The Forth Rail Bridge
Originally Posted by Ray Cathode
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Yes it's always been red but it has recently been painted with super duper oil rig paint that should last 25 years without the need for constant repainting.
I've see a doco about it and I believe they said there's lots of metal work that's not needed.But it's made to look really safe to encourage rail travel after a terrible accident in Scotland.
24-08-2019, 09:55 PM
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Re: The Forth Rail Bridge
Originally Posted by Psmith
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That won't stop me from saying "It's like painting the Forth bridge" whenever I'm given a thankless task.I've see a doco about it and I believe they said there's lots of metal work that's not needed.But it's made to look really safe to encourage rail travel after a terrible accident in Scotland.
That would be the Tay Bridge disaster when the bridge collapsed in a storm as a train was crossing killing all on board. The designer of the Tay Bridge had also submitted a design for the Forth Bridge. His design was not selected.
25-08-2019, 07:08 PM
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Re: The Forth Rail Bridge
Originally Posted by keezoy
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Well blow me away. I never realised the Forth Bridge was that "golden Gate" colour. I thought it was grey. Great shot. Or is that a recent paint job?
26-08-2019, 03:40 PM
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Re: The Forth Rail Bridge
Originally Posted by Psmith
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That won't stop me from saying "It's like painting the Forth bridge" whenever I'm given a thankless task.I've see a doco about it and I believe they said there's lots of metal work that's not needed.But it's made to look really safe to encourage rail travel after a terrible accident in Scotland.
Good work braveheart .... nicely framed.
27-08-2019, 05:27 PM
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Re: The Forth Rail Bridge
Originally Posted by Fruitcake
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Without the trees forming a natural frame, it would be a good photo, but with the trees it is an exceptional one.
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