Andrew James Howe
Concentric / Ouse Valley Viaduct, Balcombe, E Sussex
An image of the amazing Ouse Valley Viaduct which, nr Balcombe, on the London to Brighton line. The viaduct is 96 feet (29 m) tall and is carried on 37 semi-circular arches, each of 30 feet (9.1 m), surmounted by balustrades, spanning a total length of 1,480 feet (450 m). Each pier contains a jack arch with a semi-circular soffit, which had the benefit of reducing the number of bricks required. 12 July 1841, the viaduct was officially opened to train services.
Concentric / Ouse Valley Viaduct, Balcombe, E Sussex
An image of the amazing Ouse Valley Viaduct which, nr Balcombe, on the London to Brighton line. The viaduct is 96 feet (29 m) tall and is carried on 37 semi-circular arches, each of 30 feet (9.1 m), surmounted by balustrades, spanning a total length of 1,480 feet (450 m). Each pier contains a jack arch with a semi-circular soffit, which had the benefit of reducing the number of bricks required. 12 July 1841, the viaduct was officially opened to train services.