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Saltash (Cornish: Essa) is a town in the south east of Cornwall, facing Plymouth over the River Tamar and is known as "the gateway to Cornwall". As the Tamar is met by her sister river, the Tavy, the estuary widens considerably to become the stretch of water known as the Hamoaze.
Although Isambard Kingdom Brunel's Royal Albert Bridge has been carrying trains over the river from Cornwall into Plymouth since 1859, it wasn't until a century after this that work began to build the Tamar Bridge, which would carry road traffic across the river alongside the railway bridge.
The two neighbouring councils formed a 'special partnership' in 1950 to lobby the national government to fund a fixed crossing of the Tamar, but in the face of government inaction, decided in 1955 to go forward with the scheme themselves as a local enterprise financed from tolls.
When work finally commenced on the Tamar Bridge in 1959, it was the United Kingdom's longest suspension bridge at the time, measuring a total of 642 metres in length. It had three lanes, catered for a vehicle weight of 24 tonnes, and could cope with 20,000 vehicle crossings each day.
Between 1998 and 2001 the Bridge underwent a major revitalisation when it was both strengthened and widened. The work was undertaken while the crossing was open to traffic, ensuring adequate load carrying capacity for the future, and also adding an additional traffic lane and a dedicated pedestrian and cycle lane.
Then again in 2006, the tolling function was upgraded with a major refurbishment of the toll plaza, including a new canopy, and the introduction of electronic toll collection.
The bridge is now carrying over 16 million vehicles a year – over ten times that carried in the early years, and on a busy weekday over 50,000 vehicles use the crossing.
The Tamar bridge is in public ownership, owned and operated jointly by Cornwall Council and Plymouth City Councils and managed by Tamar Crossings, who also run the Torpoint Ferries. It was officially opened to road traffic on 24th October 1961. Various events are planned for the coming week to mark its 60th birthday.
BAe Hawk T1 of the RAF Red Arrows in the 60 years of the RAFAT. The Red Arrows livery departing RIAT 2024 to display in the Hawk Anniversary Formation
Funny and sunny greetings from Tenerife
Thanks for commenting, favoring and visiting me on this N°61 position in today's Explore (Mar 13, 2025) ... proud and happy to have been selected amongst all these other great photos today
Celebrating the '60th Anniversary' of the type's first flight, specially painted Swedish Air Force Saab 105E/Sk60 60105 sits out the inclement conditions during RIAT 2023
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60th Anniversary 70008 passes through Millbrook om 06/Martch/25 with a half loaded 4M61 12.56 Southampton to Trafford Park liner.
1Z48 powering unassisted through Sydney Gardens Bath on Saturday 11th May 2024.
The tour marked 60 years since 'Clun Castle' achieved the then fastest non stop steam run between Plymouth to Bristol, only bettered by sister 'Castle', No.5043 'Earl of Edgcumbe' during the 50th anniversary recreation in 2014. Sadly, the challenging Devon banks foiled a reprised record run, with No.7029 ‘Clun Castle’ stalling on Hemerdon bank. Luckily the tour recovered with the shadow diesel assisting, which could then detach once again at Bristol.
We therefore see Clun Castle here in Bath on time, and powering through Sydney Gardens unassisted.
60th Anniversary 70008 passes Worting Junction on 17/April/25 with a fully loaded 4M555 08.32 Southampton to Lawley St. liner.
"Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world." - Walt Disney
Disney has certainly followed through on this, with lots more change coming in the next few months to few years. There are now less than 2 weeks left in the 60th anniversary celebration, then they move on to the next event, hopefully the holiday season, which is my favorite time of year at the parks.
For my video; youtu.be/SKTq8hfkQXo?si=XfxwZ2xDvV9aW-3-,
SRT-10 8.3liter 10cyl
Renfrew-Collingwood, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Renfrew Park, Community Centre, 60th Anniversary, Car Show,
The Dodge Viper is a sports car that was manufactured by Dodge (by SRT for 2013 and 2014), a division of American car manufacturer Chrysler from 1992 until 2017, having taken a brief hiatus in 2007 and from 2010 to 2012.
The 0-60 mph (97 km/h) time on a Viper varies from around 3.5 to 4.5 seconds. Top speed ranges from 160 mph (260 km/h) to over 200 mph (320 km/h), depending on variant and year
2-door convertible (1991–2010)
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Renfrew-Collingwood, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Renfrew Park, Community Centre, 60th Anniversary, Car Show,
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top speed: 196 km/h (122 mph) (©theoretical);
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 6.2© s; 0- 100 km/h 6.5© s
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Renfrew-Collingwood, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada,
Renfrew Park, Community Centre, 60th Anniversary, Car Show,
Red 1990 Mazda Miata, 1.6 liter
Yellow 1997 Am General Hummer Tonka 6.5 liter
A mother duck and her ducklings own the park as they are ushered along to keep Mickey and the Disneyland Band on schedule.
60 th Anniversary 70008 passes through a overgrown Oakley cutting on 30/May/25 with 4M55 08.32 Southampton to Lawley St. liner.
In its 60th Anniversary livery,70008 passes Worting Junction on 22/April/25 working 4M55 08.32 Southampton to Lawley Street liner
One of the world's most striking and beautiful flags (in my opinion) was first raised on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on February 15, 1965 after winning out over thousands of other designs. Long may it wave over your country, Canada. I'm proud to be your neighbor.
30+25 Eurofighter EF2000 Taktisches Luftwaffengeschwader 71 'Richthofen' Lutwaffe, Wittmund Air Base.
The stunning TLG-71 'Richthofen' 60th Anniversary special, seen here departing RAF Fairford in style, after static display at RIAT 2019.
CN-RGV Boeing B737-85P Royal Air Maroc - 60th anniversary colors. Ex EC-KEO Air Europa, EI-RUB Transaero, N280EA Eastern Airlines
The Canadian flag celebrated its 60th anniversary on February 15, 2025! This day marks the moment in 1965 when the iconic maple leaf flag was first raised on Parliament Hill. The flag, designed by Dr. George Stanley, replaced the Canadian Red Ensign and has since become a powerful symbol of Canadian identity and pride.
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For my video; youtu.be/SKTq8hfkQXo?si=XfxwZ2xDvV9aW-3-,
SRT-10 8.3liter 10cyl
Renfrew-Collingwood, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Renfrew Park, Community Centre, 60th Anniversary, Car Show,
The Dodge Viper is a sports car that was manufactured by Dodge (by SRT for 2013 and 2014), a division of American car manufacturer Chrysler from 1992 until 2017, having taken a brief hiatus in 2007 and from 2010 to 2012.
The 0-60 mph (97 km/h) time on a Viper varies from around 3.5 to 4.5 seconds. Top speed ranges from 160 mph (260 km/h) to over 200 mph (320 km/h), depending on variant and year
2-door convertible (1991–2010)
60th Anniversary 66601 passes through Hungerford Common on 29/Sept/25 with 6A18 09.18 Whatley to Oxford Banbury Road.
The Dutch Hawker Hunter Foundation's immaculate T.8C N-321 aka G-BWGL departs Kemble during the 2011 60th Anniversary celebrations
The CAA lifted the grounding of all Hunter's in July of 2017 so hopefully these splendid machines will be seen and their Rolls-Royce Avon generated 'Blue-note' heard once again in our skies
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