The Callander and Oban Railway company was formed in 1864 with the objective of linking Callander in the Trosachs, to the Western Port of Oban.
The viaduct that Nic and I visited today, sits around 14 miles outside of Callander en route to Oban, and near the hamlet of Lochearnhead.
Having had a non-profitable lifespan, a landslide on the Glenogle Pass in 1965, saw the line shut forever. It now forms part of the Rob Roy Way.
The approach to the viaduct is odd, metamorphic rocks, millions of years old in a fusion with man made brick. Buttresses, 150 years old, still supporting the weight of the earth.
The viaduct itself is curved and consists of nine arches, of forty foot spans. It really is a sight to behold.
Underneath, there is a formation of stalactites, which have made unusual formations on the earth
Old communication poles etc still ine the track. Altogether, a fantastic day out.
The viaduct that Nic and I visited today, sits around 14 miles outside of Callander en route to Oban, and near the hamlet of Lochearnhead.
Having had a non-profitable lifespan, a landslide on the Glenogle Pass in 1965, saw the line shut forever. It now forms part of the Rob Roy Way.
The approach to the viaduct is odd, metamorphic rocks, millions of years old in a fusion with man made brick. Buttresses, 150 years old, still supporting the weight of the earth.
The viaduct itself is curved and consists of nine arches, of forty foot spans. It really is a sight to behold.
Underneath, there is a formation of stalactites, which have made unusual formations on the earth
Old communication poles etc still ine the track. Altogether, a fantastic day out.
I love the way they have made the viaduct out of local (hard?) stone. It gives the structure a lovely "gnarley" finish. I bet it will last a good few more years yet!
