whats this platform structure on the A38?

[ATW Alex 101]

Hi all,


On the A38 next to Markeaton park, I never fail to notice this structure that looks very much like a platform. I doubt it is part of the park's miniature railway, so what is it?



Does anybody know if a line ran through there or what that platform is?

Many thanks

 

[causton]

No historic maps show a railway or tramway along here... hmm...!

 

[ATW Alex 101]

Thanks for the reply.

I wonder what that structure is, it's a bit low me thinks for a normal MU. It could only be part of a miniature railway but that can be seen in the foreground.

I wonder what it is

 

[RichmondCommu]

There was never a railway line any where near Markeaton Park other than the miniature railway as you correctly pointed out. I think it's safe to say that it's not railway related.

 

[ATW Alex 101]

Thanks Richard

Does anybody have some recommendation as to what that thing is?

 

[wintonian]

Just looks like part of the bridge structure to me?

 

[Eagle]

Yeah, that's just part of the bridge arch.

For size comparison (the thing's about a foot high and three feet wide).

 

[wintonian]

I've got it - it's the other side of the bridge.

The road doesn't go over a bridge at all, it's just bit of footpath goes over the edge of the lake.

 

[ATW Alex 101]

Ah right I see where you're coming from now. Thanks

 

[telstarbox]

I can't find a suitable picture but Grosvenor Bridge (south of London Victoria) is similar - the bridge arches protrude through the deck, higher than the rails.

 

[D2022]

Looks like some sort of extension to the walkway on the bridge,