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The Firth of Forth Bridge about 8 miles from Edinburgh, Scotland. A rail road bridge only and one of the sights of Scotland. It took 5000 men working day and night for 7 ~ears to build it. Cost $17~ Million and is l~ miles long and 157 feet above water. LEFT: Along the Rhine River in Germany. This is one of the many side wheel steamers used for towing strings of barges on the river. A curious feature on these steamers are funnels on hinges making it possible for them to be tilted back while the steamer passes under bridges. Taisclann Ollsco l na Gaillimhe