The Lethbridge Railroad Bridge ... from a different vantage point

[Matt K.]

This thing is 1.6km long, and rather high ... debated climbing it, but thought better of it; so here are some shots from different vantage points .... it is an engineering marvel, has withstood the test of time (over 100 years old, never been damaged/fixed)

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[Michaelaw]

Without an engineering degree the mind boggles at the weight this seemingly fragile structure must deal with...Cool perspectives Matt :thumbup:

[JAS_Photo]

Cool stuff, Matt! It is an old bridge for sure. It is the highest /longest trestle bridge in the world. It was pretty much a rite of passage for teen-age boys to climb it. A very dangerous thing to do but what can I say? It has been around for many, many years and over that time dare-devils have seen it as a challenge. :shrug:

Just to put in perspective how truly massive it is. Well Massive in an elegant way. :)


CP2816 An IMAX Movie Star "At Work", Lethbridge Viaduct, Alberta - YouTube (http://youtu.be/-ildC5k4fhw)

[Hillbillygirl]

Love the perspectives/lines here against the skies Matt.