New interpretation boards created
The new boards are on display at Erewash Museum until August 31st.
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Railway Paths Ltd, the sister charity to Sustrans, is the official owner of the viaduct. In July 2018, the board of RPL agreed to fund the cost of critical repairs to the structure and create access on to the deck of the viaduct. RPL is in the process of raising the necessary funds to enable…
Peter Harris’ talk on Victorian railway tunnels now on YouTube
Our online talk on Victorian Tunnels of the Friargate line is now available on YouTube!
Covid 19 halts work on "Iron Giant"
The work programme has been temporarily suspended whilst the Covid 19 lockdown is in place. The work will recommence when it is safe to do so.
Restoring the wrought iron giant
Bennerley Viaduct, made largely from wrought iron, has withstood the test of time and is in remarkably good shape for a structure which has been exposed to the elements since 1877. Bringing the viaduct back into use has focussed attention on how best we can make the necessary repairs and how we ensure that the…
“Every little helps”: Bennerley Viaduct exhibition goes to Tesco
With a weekly footfall of more than 30,000 local shoppers, both Sustrans and the Friends of Bennerley Viaduct were delighted when Tesco offered to host our exhibition in June and July. The scale model of the viaduct really caught the attention of shoppers as it was installed near the checkouts, bringing back memories to many shoppers who…
