From a signboard at Daniels Mill:
In the late 1850s the railway came to the area and the imposing Oldbury Viaduct was built. Absorbed into the Great Western Railway in the 1870s, the mill owners were one of many small share owners of the original construction company.
The connection has been maintained, and the present miller Alan George, became a founder member of the Severn Valley Railway Society set up in the late 1960s to rescue the line after it was closed under the ‘Beeching Axe’. Today it operates as a successful heritage railway with regular services between Bridgnorth and Kidderminster
Beautiful pictures. I love Viaducts like that!
Thanks Astrid
This is absolutely stunning!
It is a beautiful setting, I know you would love to explore there
That’s lovely. This image (by Lewis Maddox) shows steam engine 43106 from the Severn Valley Railway (www.svr.co.uk) crossing the viaduct
http://www.flickr.com/photos/teenagesteamphotography/6803482374/in/photostream
Hi Patrick, thanks for dropping by
And thanks for the link, it is a really good photo and so are the others in Lewis’ photostream on Flickr.
Fabulous photos. Canalboat via aqueduct is a unique and pleasant experience too.
I have never been in a boat along one, only the footpath by the side.
An idyllic location for the viaduct
It is very peaceful there.
Oh I just love the last image. The framing is perfect.
Thanks Frida
Talk about a photo op, Cherry. I LOVE your images!
Thanks Ginnie
The framing really makes this shot, excellent composition.
I am glad you like it
This is lovely photograph of this wonderful Victorian construction. We have some great viaducts in Cornwall where the railway spans some deep valleys these are all Victorian and spectacular. Thanks for this picture.
I am not familiar with the ones in Cornwall, I must check them out sometime.
Such nice shots–a great subject for a photo. Mickie:)
Thanks Mickie