.... The Paper then turns to the developed airport with its extended runway, addressing first the characteristics of the aircraft that would operate from it. In the urban location obstacle clearance on both take off and landing was a key issue and this is considered in some detail. The resulting layout...

... clearance, parapet raising and protection have been covered elsewhere and therefore the Paper concentrates on two particular bridges each considered of specific or unique interest. These are the replacement of an aqueduct and a scheme devised to enable three centre arches of a nine arch overbridge...

.... Rationalization of the track-layout at and around Newcastle is outlined along with some of the bridge works required. An economical method was found for lowering the tracks to achieve electrification clearances through Red Barns Tunnel. This is described. Also provided are details of the solution used...

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