Local railway bridges of old are in a somewhat sad state and it may not be long before they fall into the waterways they span. Two local photographers, however, are ensuring that two of the most imposing are documented in pictures before it’s too late.
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Inspired by Cornish railway viaducts designed by the great English engineer IK Brunel in 1850, Tenterfield boasts two glorious historic wooden bridges that served the NSW Great Northern Railway for more than 100 years but since the line was closed in the 1980’s have fallen into decay.
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One of them is very well known and spans Tenterfield Creek 10 kilometres north of Tenterfield at Sunnyside. Being adjacent to the New England Highway it is in full view to all travellers. The other much larger bridge is hidden away south of Tenterfield at Sandy Flat and crosses the Bluff River.
Local photographers Peter Reid and Peter Harris have been documenting the two bridges and have put together an exhibition of striking photos. It can be seen in the foyer of Tenterfield Cinema until the end of this week, before becoming the opening exhibition of a new gallery space in the Round Bar of the Commercial Boutique Hotel in coming weeks.
They have also created a commemorative booklet with beautiful photos and historical details, which are available for $10 at Tenterfield Cinema, Tenterfield Railway Station Museum and the Tourist Information Centre.
