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ltw222 75M
5490 posts
6/22/2014 1:59 pm
Photo Monday - V


The Victoria Bridge, a railway truss bridge located in Karai, Perak, is one of the oldest in the country and was built in 1900 as a crossing over the Perak River. Although it is not in use now, the adjoining footbridge is still being used by motorcyclists and pedestrians.

Lee








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Simpleladyb2 74F
14822 posts
6/22/2014 4:14 pm

Was stunning photographs Lee. It's a very long bridge.

Thank you so much for sharing us these photographs!


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Hawkslayer 88M
13351 posts
6/22/2014 5:14 pm

Great shots of the Victoria Bridge, Lee. That is wonderful feat of engneering.

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Abelle2 83F
31246 posts
6/22/2014 5:55 pm

Wonderful pictures!


ltw222 75M
7793 posts
6/22/2014 7:12 pm

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Hi Roxy,

The small town of Karai is located just beside the Perak River. During the rainy season, it often floods which is why the houses are built slightly higher than the road. The houses here are probably more than 100 years old. You have an enjoyable weekend too.

Lee


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GLUMO 90F
9748 posts
6/23/2014 3:13 pm

Very interesting, Lee. Love the river and that neat blue sky.


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ltw222 75M
7793 posts
6/23/2014 4:25 pm

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Yes, Poet,

It used to go all the way to Singapore but it has been replaced by a new bridge with double track which you can see in the 3rd and 4th photos. However, it has not been demolished because the people still use the adjoining side bridge to cross the river.

Lee


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For tomorrow will soon be in the past