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A horse eats grass by a fence under a railway viaduct.

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Welland Viaduct, Harringworth Viaduct or Seaton Viaduct,[3] crosses the valley of the River Welland between Harringworth in Northamptonshire and Seaton in Rutland, England.

The viaduct is 1,275 yards (1.166 km) long and has 82 arches, each with a 40 feet (12 m) span. It is the longest masonry viaduct across a valley in the United Kingdom.[4] It was built by contractor Lucas and Aird and completed in 1878 and is now a Grade II listed building.[5]

The Welland Viaduct is on the Oakham to Kettering Line between Corby and Manton Junction, where it joins the Leicester to Peterborough line. The line is generally used by freight trains and steam specials. In early 2009, a single daily passenger service was introduced by East Midlands Trains between Melton Mowbray and St Pancras via Corby, the first regular passenger service to operate across the viaduct since the 1960s. The viaduct is on a diversionary route for East Midlands Trains using the Midland Main Line route.

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Erhard Bernstein said:

HFF, Peter - have a great weekend!
6 years ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) said:

Imposing viaduct in a terrific capture Peter,
appreciate the information, thank you.
HFF and a great weekend.
6 years ago

Ecobird said:

An impressive shot and a different view of the viaduct Peter. I love how the inclusion of the horse gives a great sense of scale. Thank you for adding the notes, - it is always good to have some interesting information. HFF and have a good weekend
6 years ago

Dimas Sequeira said:

Excellent catch and perspective! HFF, Peter!
6 years ago ( translate )

Janet Brien said:

This is a pretty image, so peaceful. Lots of great information about this impressive viaduct, thank you for sharing it with us! :)
6 years ago

Wierd Folkersma said:

nice contrasts, HFF Peter
6 years ago ( translate )

Dida From Augsburg said:

Nice catch and POV.

HFF, Peter!
6 years ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Wonderful animal picture.
HFF and a nice weekend Peter.
6 years ago ( translate )

Nick Weall said:

Interesting composition Peter that is most effective ~ HFF & Hanwe
6 years ago

Sami Serola (inactiv… said:

HFF, Peter! =)
6 years ago ( translate )

Annemarie said:

Most beautiful
HFF ..... and HANWE!!!!!!!
6 years ago

Beatrice Degan(MARS) said:

HFF Peter!
Amazing view in perspective of this imposing viaduct with the gentle horse quietly having his/her..pic-nic!
Have a lovely weekend , too.
Best wishes-Bea
6 years ago

Gudrun said:

Good strong lines in your photo! There seems to be plenty of grass but horses always seem to think it's greener elsewhere;-) HFF, Peter!
6 years ago

Herb Riddle said:

Hi Peter, these viaducts always make for great captures. I saw from my car the other day, two meeting together at different angles so I must try and get there one day with my camera (about 20miles from me.) Anyway a great job here. Well done.

HFF, have a great weekend. Herb
6 years ago

tiabunna said:

The viaduct makes a remarkable background to the fence and horse. HFF and have a great weekend.
6 years ago