September 2014 Photo Story: A Bridge Too Low…
If a bridge could talk, it would have quite the story. Located in Oxford County on County Rd 45 (Putnam Rd), the abutments of this sturdy specimen must be over 100 years old. Built in the days of steam locomotives and horse buggies, height and width clearances were not much of a concern, in fact the bridge is built at 90 degrees over the road, forcing a slight jog. Enter the 21st century, CN installed steel girders to protect the bridge, as many transport trailers exceeding a 12foot height have had the roof sheared off.
Putnam Rd CN WB: That bridge sure looks small with a CN Westbound and two large units passing over!
BC 4600s Blenheim Rd EB: Another favourite shot from September 2014, as a pair of BC Rail GE units (now owned by CN) pass under the Blenheim Rd bridge.
