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Newport City Bridge viewed from the Transporter Bridge
by Robin Drayton
for square ST3186
Viewed from the walkway across the top of the Transporter Bridge.
Vehicular... (more)
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View towards the Gaer Estate (1)
by Robin Drayton
for square ST2986
Taken in 1996 from Newport Transporter Bridge.
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Overlooking Pillgwenlly towards George Street Bridge
by Robin Drayton
geograph for square ST3186
Taken in 1996 from Newport Transporter Bridge.
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The western anchorage of Newport Transporter Bridge, 1996
by Robin Drayton
geograph for square ST3186
For a similar view in 2012 see Link . |
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East bank of the River Usk
by Robin Drayton
for square ST3286
Looking up river from the Newport Transporter Bridge.
For a similar view in... (more)
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East bank of the River Usk in 1996
by Robin Drayton
for square ST3286
Looking up river from the Newport Transporter Bridge.
For a similar view in... (more)
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The view to the south-west from Newport Transporter Bridge in 1996
by Robin Drayton
geograph for square ST3186
For a similar view in 2012 see Link . |
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The view to the south-west from Newport Transporter Bridge
by Robin Drayton
geograph for square ST3186
For a similar view in 1996 see Link . |
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The view to the north from Newport Transporter Bridge in 1996
by Robin Drayton
geograph for square ST3186
For a similar view in 2012 see Link . |
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The western anchorage of Newport Transporter Bridge
by Robin Drayton
geograph for square ST3186
With the A48 in the foreground, this shows the cables down to the western... (more)
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The eastern end of Newport Transporter Bridge
by Robin Drayton
geograph for square ST3186
The gondola is parked at the eastern end of the bridge.
The motor house is on a... (more)
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Inside the motor house, Newport Transporter Bridge
by Robin Drayton
for square ST3186
For an external view see Link .
The bridge... ( more) |
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The gondola leaving the eastern end of Newport Transporter Bridge
by Robin Drayton
geograph for square ST3186
With a view of the motor house.
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The view from the motor house, Newport Transporter Bridge
by Robin Drayton
for square ST3186
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Starting the climb to the walkway of Newport Transporter Bridge
by Robin Drayton
for square ST3186
The bridge has a headroom of 54m and it is 277 steps to reach the top.
The... (more)
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Passengers arriving at the eastern end of Newport Transporter Bridge
by Robin Drayton
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Looking along the boom towards the western end of Newport Transporter Bridge
by Robin Drayton
geograph for square ST3186
Part of the traveller together with the suspension cables for the gondola can be... (more)
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Looking along the boom towards the eastern end of Newport Transporter Bridge
by Robin Drayton
geograph for square ST3186
Part of the traveller together with the suspension cables for the gondola can be... (more)
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The view towards Newport City centre from the Transporter Bridge
by Robin Drayton
geograph for square ST3186
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The eastern end of the boom, Newport Transporter Bridge
by Robin Drayton
for square ST3186
The haulage cable,which can be seen in the centre has come up from the motor... (more)
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Looking along the boom, Newport Transporter Bridge
by Robin Drayton
for square ST3186
This is the view looking towards the eastern end of the bridge where the motor... (more)
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The middle of the boom, Newport Transporter Bridge
by Robin Drayton
for square ST3186
This is taken from about the centre of the boom.
The boom is not fixed to the... (more)
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The western end of the boom, Newport Transporter Bridge
by Robin Drayton
for square ST3186
The haulage cable can be seen entering the casing that covers the haulage... (more)
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The traveller parked at the western end of Newport Transporter Bridge
by Robin Drayton
geograph for square ST3186
The boom extends beyond each tower to accommodate part of the traveller.
The... (more)
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The gondola leaving the western end of Newport Transporter Bridge
by Robin Drayton
geograph for square ST3186
The gondola is decked with flags for the open day.
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Newport Transporter Bridge
by Robin Drayton
for square ST3186
Viewed from Dickens Drive on the Gaer Estate... (more)
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Newport Transporter Bridge: winter shutdown (3)
by Robin Drayton
geograph for square ST3186
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Newport Transporter Bridge: winter shutdown (2)
by Robin Drayton
geograph for square ST3186
High tide on the River Usk.
At the lower left is Uskmouth power station which,... (more)
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Newport Transporter Bridge: winter shutdown (1)
by Robin Drayton
for square ST3186
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Crow Point terminus, Newport Transporter Bridge
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square ST3186
Taken from the transporter bridge gondola, nearing the east bank. Eight... (more)
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The Newport Transporter Bridge
by Philip Halling
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The Newport Transporter Bridge spans the River Usk and is one of just nine in... (more)
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The river Usk and bridges, Newport
by Robin Drayton
for square ST3186
Newport City Bridge (under construction)... (more)
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Newport Transporter Bridge, electricity pylons and wind turbines
by Robin Drayton
for square ST3186
Part of the extensive view, from Dickens Drive on the Gaer Estate... (more)
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West side of Newport Transporter Bridge
by Jaggery
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Opened in September 1906, the bridge spans the River Usk from the A48 opposite... (more)
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Newport Transporter Bridge from Riverside Park
by Robin Drayton
geograph for square ST3286
The final section of Riverside Park on the west bank of the River Usk was... (more)
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West of England Tavern - Newport
by Chris Allen
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An interesting name for this public house that is in Wales! Seen from the... (more)
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A signpost at Newport Transporter Bridge
by Robin Drayton
for square ST3186
This signpost at the eastern end of Newport Transporter Bridge points to other... (more)
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Evening view over Newport
by Robin Drayton
geograph for square ST2986
Taken from Gaer Fort.
Showing the Transporter Bridge... (more)
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A view from Belle Vue Park, Newport
by Robin Drayton
geograph for square ST3087
Belle Vue Park is located on a south-easterly facing hillside. This gives views... (more)
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Western 'legs', Newport Transporter Bridge
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square ST3186
Seen from the gondola as it starts to travel across. There are eight surviving... (more)
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Newport Transporter Bridge
by Chris Allen
geograph for square ST3186
The eastern anchor point is on the left and the blue motor room is seen in the... (more)
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The engine house, Newport Transporter Bridge
by Philip Halling
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The engine house of the Newport Transporter Bridge is at the east end of the bridge.
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Newport Transporter Bridge
by Philip Halling
for square ST3186
The Newport Transporter Bridge viewed from the stairs on the east pylon. The... (more)
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Gondola, Newport Transporter Bridge
by Philip Halling
for square ST3186
The gondola or platform on the Newport Transporter Bridge. The gondola is... (more)
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Newport Transporter Bridge - driver
by Chris Allen
for square ST3186
The tramway type controller operates the two 35 horsepower DC motors working the... (more)
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Newport Transporter Bridge
by Chris Allen
geograph for square ST3186
Built 1902-1906 at a cost of £98,000. The main span is 645' and the... (more)
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Newport Transporter Bridge - top level
by Chris Allen
geograph for square ST3186
The walkway 177' above the River Usk and showing the curve of the... (more)
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Gondola and Newport Transporter Bridge
by Philip Halling
geograph for square ST3186
The gondola on Newport Transporter Bridge transporting a car and passengers over... (more)
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Gondola, Newport Transporter Bridge
by Philip Halling
for square ST3186
The gondola on Newport Transporter Bridge transporting a car and passengers over... (more)
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Gondola, Newport Transporter Bridge
by Philip Halling
for square ST3186
The gondola or platform on the Newport Transporter Bridge. The gondola is... (more)
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