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Penkridge Viaduct, Railway viaduct in Penkridge, England

The red brick viaduct spans across the River Penk and Levedale Road with seven arches featuring ashlar quoins and engineering brick construction details.

Engineer Joseph Locke designed this viaduct in 1837 as part of the Grand Junction Railway, with Thomas Brassey completing the construction for 6,000 British pounds.

The structure earned Grade II listed status, marking its position as a crucial example of Victorian railway engineering in Staffordshire's transportation heritage.

Network Rail maintains this active railway bridge, which continues to serve trains along the Rugby Birmingham and Stafford Line at coordinates 52.7274°N, -2.1188°W.

The first train crossing occurred on June 1, 1837, when engine number 8 Wild Fire conducted initial trials before the official July opening.

Location: Penkridge

GPS coordinates: 52.72740,-2.11880

Latest update: March 18, 2025 02:16

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