Runcorn-Widnes transporter bridge gallery

The Runcorn-Widnes transporter bridge was built over the River Mersey in 1905 and continued in use until 1961 when it was demolished. It was replaced by a road bridge between Runcorn and Widnes.

the Runcorn-Widnes transporter bridge A sailing boat going underneath the Runcorn-Widnes transporter bridge Transporter bridge end view This image shows the transporter car, which took people and vehicles across the River Mersey. Transporter bridge opening A crowd at the Runcorn-Widnes transporter bridge, waiting for Sir John Brunner to officially open it Passengers and traffic on the Runcorn-Widnes transporter bridge Passengers and traffic on the Runcorn-Widnes transporter bridge The Runcorn-Widnes transporter bridge The Runcorn-Widnes transporter bridge The last trip across the Runcorn-Widnes transporter bridge The last trip across the Runcorn-Widnes transporter bridge with a sign on the transporter car showing the date Runcorn-Widnes transporter bridge being demolished Runcorn-Widnes transporter bridge being demolished A view of the Runcorn-Widnes road, railway and transporter bridges A view of the Runcorn-Widnes road, railway and transporter bridges from the Runcorn side showing the 'turrets' of the railway bridge