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Middlesborough

Transporter Bridge across the River Tees.

This Bridge is now mothballed, awaiting funding for a restoration.

A Ferry like Platform that sits just above the water at the base of the uprights is capable of carrying nine Cars and also foot passengers, It is suspended from the Span across the River and is pulled acoss by an electric motor and pulley system from an engine room on the river bank.

 

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Uploaded on October 15, 2025
Taken on October 1, 2025