Engineering work on the main railway line between Edinburgh and Aberdeen during Christmas 2012. The original bridge across the Elliot Water, installed when the line opened in 1836, had become unsafe, requiring weekly inspections. It was originally scheduled for replacement during Christmas 2011, but high winds prevented work from taking place and it was postponed until Christmas 2012. Work very nearly was cancelled due to high water levels in the Elliot Water, reaching less than 1 inch (2.5cm) from the cut off point before falling relatively quickly later in the day (with thanks to the engineering staff for the necessary information).
Nick Birse
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