Railway Bridge Athlone Ireland

This picture shows the white Railway bridge over the River Shannon in Athlone, Westmeath, Ireland. It was built in 1850 and its approximately 540 ft in length. In the early years the central span was opened twice per year for Yachts taking part in a race on Lough Ree. At the time of building the Iron Works were shipping to Limerick, Ireland and were then brought to Athlone by barge.