Constructing the Byker Viaduct. North East Film Archive

A film documenting the construction of the Byker Viaduct which crosses the Ouseburn valley. The viaduct carries the metro line, linking Byker to the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne

[@markcf83]

Fascinating video of one of the most iconic images of the Metro network.

[@Chris_T-zy6us]

really interesting film, some risks involved for the workforce in putting the viaduct together. Hats off.

[@ianinnes8063]

Brilliant film its great to see how these everyday sights were built . Its all pretty tecnical stuff . Thanks for posting .

[@ianmax69]

At 15:13 I just spotted a Ford D series truck in the black/coffee livery.. going towards Byker that was "Star Remoulds" otherwise known as Durham Rubber, from Market Lane Chester-le-Street my dad could have been driving that ! On a drop at Kwik Fit Heaton Thanks for posting !

[@darrensmith6999]

What a wonderful film i work near the viaduct and must drive past it at least 5 times a day. Thank you for sharing (:

[@09weenic]

Fascinating film - cheers for uploading

[@georgeedwardscott7159]

i hadnt realised there is a service tunnel under the trax. great bit of history

[@spiritualconnection6289]

Fasinating .

[@kopynd1]

nigel on the theodolite, billy the joiner full ov energy

[@andrewemery4272]

No Health and Safety, Mowlem??!