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The rebuilding of the railway crossing over The Firth of Tay took place between 1882–1887. There was a low key opening on the 10th June 1887.
The Workforce on the New Tay Viaduct
Workmen During Construction
Workmen During Construction
Workmen During Construction
Workmen During Construction
Workmen During Construction
Workmen During Construction
Workmen During Construction
Workmen During Construction
Workmen During Construction
Erecting Pier 42
11th November, 1886
Construction of New Tay Viaduct
Construction of New Tay Viaduct
Construction of New Tay Viaduct
Floating the Central Girders into Position Before Raising
Floating the Central Girders into Position Before Raising
Floating the Central Girders into Position Before Raising
New Tay Viaduct beside the Old Iron Piers of the “High Girders”
New Tay Viaduct beside the Old Iron Piers of the “High Girders”
New Tay Viaduct beside the Old Iron Piers of the “High Girders”, South Side
New Tay Viaduct Beside the Old Iron Piers of the “High Girders”
Dundee Curve of Bridge in Background
Removing the Old Piers of the “High Girders”
New Tay Viaduct Viewed from the South
New Tay Viaduct Viewed from the South
New Tay Viaduct Piers from the South End
4th March 1887
Testing the New Tay Viaduct
The Directors on the Opening of the New Tay Viaduct. The Workers Can be Seen in the Background
June 10th 1887
Opening of the New Tay Viaduct
June 10th 1887
Opening of the New Tay Viaduct. Mr A. C. Lamb 5th from Right
June 10th 1887
First Train Crossing the New Tay Viaduct
June 10th 1887
The Tay Rail Bridge Today, Viewed from the South
The Bridge Seen from Drivers Cabin Whilst Train Crossing to the South
