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Explore Everything
Explore Network Rail's Virtual Archive and discover the history of Britain's rail infrastructure.
Stations
Investigate the history of the starting points to millions of rail journeys every year
People
Find out about the people who engineered Britain’s railways
Companies
Discover the companies that invested in the development of Britain’s railway network
Bridges and Viaducts
Discover a railway legacy that spans the decades
Tunnels
Unearth the historic tunnels which are still key to the smooth running of our network
Forth Bridge
Date: 1888
Originator: North British Railway
Elevation and section (coloured)
Maidenhead bridge
Date: 29 July 1890
Originator: Great Western Railway
Widening of line, Maidenhead to Didcot - Maidenhead bridge sections
Tay Bridge
Date: 31 May 1888
New Tay Viaduct, general elevation and plan
High Level Bridge
Date: Not dated
Originator: Newcastle and Berwick Railway
Longitudinal section through land arches and foundations
Britannia Bridge
Date: May 1846
Originator: Chester & Holyhead Railway
Front elevation / end towers
Paddington Station
Date: 29 December 1914
Alterations - details of end screen
Box Tunnel
Cross section and centre line of tunnel
Royal Border Bridge, Berwick
Date: 5 June 1848
Details of Piling for Tweed Viaduct
Bristol Temple Meads
Sections of Roof Purlins and Ribs
Originator: Newcastle & Berwick Railway
South Abutment of the Tweed Viaduct
Façade of Bristol Temple Meads joint station
Maidenhead Bridge
Drawing Number 1 [aerial view]
High Level Bridge, Newcastle
Elevation of part of middle bays
Date: 4 July 1883
Fife Pier, General Plan