Laigh Milton Viaduct - Views of Laigh Milton Viaduct in 2007

Views of Laigh Milton Viaduct in 2007

  • Looking towards the old bings of Fairlie Colliery (Pit No.3)

  • A side view, looking across to the 'Troon' side

  • Detail of a supporting pier, buttress, ashlar construction, etc.

  • A freight train can be seen on the 'new bridge' through the arch.

  • The 'new' railway bridge can be seen through the arch on the left

  • The river Irvine and the view of the viaduct from near Laigh Milton Mill

  • The plaque describing the section of the replica of the Kilmarnock and Troon Plateway

  • The operational bridge from the restored viaduct

  • The Gatehead side embankment of the 1846 to 1865 wooden bridge

  • The foundations of the wooden bridge in the river, 2008

  • A section of the replica plateway / tramway

  • The restoration commemorative plaque

  • Detail of a section of the replica of the Kilmarnock and Troon plateway

  • An original plateway sleeper situated below the bridge with several others

  • The restored viaduct trackbed

  • The old Fairlie Colliery's (Pit No.3) bings on the 'Troon' side of the river

  • Laigh Milton Mill

  • St Maurs-Glencairn kirk where the Barkers are buried

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