1993/001
Wrought iron tie taken from bottom boom of the Tay Railway Bridge
c.1876
Wrought iron tie taken from bottom boom of the Tay Railway Bridge wrought iron girder in 1993.
The outer girders of the present railway bridge – from which this tie was taken – had originally formed part of the first railway bridge completed September 1877 part of which collapsed during the late evening of Sunday 28 December 1879 with the loss of 75 lives.
| Acquisition Number | 1993/001 |
|---|---|
| Item Type | |
| Short Description | Wrought iron tie |
| Manufactured by | |
| Date of Manufacture | c. 1876 |
| Sub-items | None |
| Supporting Items | None |
| Makers Number | None |
| Marks | None |
| Dimensions (mm) | 320 x 75 x 10 |
| Donor | |
| Date Donated | November 1993 |
| Materials | Wrought iron |
| Condition | Good |
| Display Location | William Arrol Building. Level 2. West Stairwell Landing. Case 15. |
