The road/rail bridge over the Taramakau River
on the West Coast of the South Island, New Zealand.
I read somewhere recently that there is a possibility
of this bridge being closed, a shame as it is
one of the last road/rail bridges left on 'the coast'.
joining Tom for Tuesday's Treasures
I love covered bridges in Europe are not very common
ReplyDeleteIt sure looks narrow. So do cars & trains share the same bridge lane?
ReplyDeleteYes they do Tony, there are barriers at either end. Some first timers find it a bit tricky if they get caught on the rails but I've never heard of anyone getting into real difficulty.
DeleteThis bridge is shared by both road and rail traffic? I have never heard of this before. Sounds a bit dangerous. If New Zealand is anything like here the bridges are in awful shape. Diana, it's nice to have you back at Tuesday's Treasures, I hope to see you again.
ReplyDeleteWhoa, really- They share the same bridge? How scary is that? smiles
ReplyDeleteI am sure there are plenty of nervous drivers but what an experience! The bridge has to stay!
ReplyDeleteI love those bridges, we don't see any of them in the north. I do hope there is a move to maintain it after it is closed to traffic. After all, it is part of our history.
ReplyDeleteit's pretty, i hope they don't close it!
ReplyDeleteI love old things. They were built to last. Too bd this one might not be saved.
ReplyDeleteWe have here a small bridge for train which is covered, they are great
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