067 - Great Western Railway - Float Bridge

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067 - Great Western Railway - Float Bridge

Float Bridge carries the Great Western Railway over the Floating Harbour at Bristol Temple Meads.

Network Rail Corporate Archive

Level of Description: Series

Reference Code: NRCA161556 - NRCA161559

Title: Great Western Railway - Float Bridge

Extent and Medium: 5 drawings

Creator: Great Western Railway

Date: 1835-1845

Scope and Content: 5 drawings showing Float Bridge, which carries the Great Western Railway over the Floating Harbour at Bristol.

Contract Number: n/a

Drawing Number: n/a

Drawing Office Number: n/a

Keywords (Country): England

Keywords (Structure Type): Bridge or Viaduct

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Date

Great Western Railway Float Bridge – Sketch of Wooden Scaffolding Supporting Arches

Sketch relating to Great Western Float Bridge.

1835-1845

Great Western Railway Float Bridge – Elevation and Plan of Foundations

Two drawings on one sheet. First drawing is of an elevation, second drawing is of a plan with plan of superstructure and plan of foundations. This bridge is located at the floating harbour Bristol.

1835-1845

Great Western Railway Float Bridge – Moulding Details

Sketch relating to Great Western Float Bridge [showing section of masonry]

1835-1845

Great Western Railway Float Bridge – Elevation of Water Arches

Four drawings on one sheet. First drawing is of longitudinal section at AB, second drawing is of transverse sections at IK and EF, third drawing is of transverse section at NO and LM, fourth drawing is of transverse sections at PQ and RS.

10 May 1839

Great Western Railway Float Bridge Drawing No.2 – Elevation, Section and Plan of Land Arches

Five drawings on one sheet. First drawing is of longitudinal section at AB, second drawing is of plan of foundations, third drawing is of transverse section at EF, fourth drawing is of back elevation of wing wall, fifth drawing is of transverse section at CD.

1835-1845