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The Valparaiso and Santiago Railway - Bridge at Valparaiso, 1856. Creator: Unknown
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The Valparaiso and Santiago Railway - Bridge at Valparaiso, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Valparaiso and Santiago Railway - Bridge at Valparaiso, 1856. This portion of a very difficult and expensive line embraces three miles and a half along the coast, and presents a series of sea walls, breakwaters, and various other shore defences of enormous strength and solidity, the nature of the sea here at times demanding extreme precautions. The syenite rock in this neighbourhood is of the most obdurate character, and immense labour has been required to overcome the obstacles the rugged nature of the shore presented, and at one point a tunnel was rendered necessary, upon a sharp curve. The remainder of the distance through the valley of the Vina del Mar is of a less arduous nature, and the country is extremely beautiful. Beyond this the line yet unfinished will possess features which few English railways present in respect of gradients and other engineering difficulties'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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This photograph showcases the Bridge at Valparaiso, a crucial component of the Valparaiso and Santiago Railway, built in 1856. The railway line, which spans three and a half miles along the Chilean coast, was an engineering marvel of its time, designed to overcome the formidable challenges posed by the rugged shoreline and the relentless sea. The image reveals the intricate network of sea walls, breakwaters, and other shore defenses, all crafted to withstand the powerful waves and currents. The syenite rock in this region is notoriously obdurate, necessitating immense labor and resources to construct this portion of the line. At one point, a tunnel was even required to navigate a sharp curve. Beyond this section, the railway passes through the picturesque valley of Vina del Mar, where the terrain is less arduous, and the landscape is breathtakingly beautiful. However, the remainder of the line, yet to be completed, would present even greater challenges, with steep gradients and other engineering difficulties that would rival those found in few English railways. This photograph, published in the Illustrated London News in 1856, offers a glimpse into the ingenuity and determination of the engineers and laborers who built this remarkable railway, overcoming the natural obstacles to connect the bustling port city of Valparaiso with the Chilean capital, Santiago.
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