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Long Eaton Canal Bridge

Caption :- Midland Counties Railway bridge over the Erewash Canal in Long Eaton. View of west span from the south, with a Class 70 hauled freight train crossing the bridge. Also note the lattice girder footbridge added to the side of the main bridge to provide a pedestrian route from Sawley Junction station to the Midland Railway Sheet Stores.

Media Reference :- MCR_canal_bridge_West_span_from_South.jpg
Key Words :- canal, railway
Original Media Date :- 9 February 2026
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