Riddle of the Tay Bridge disaster - for iPad/Mac/PC

Riddle of the Tay Bridge disaster

A short introduction to this album.

The history of the Tay Bridge

A look at how the Tay Bridge was developed and where it now stands historically.

The Tay Bridge Disaster

Open University professor, David Swinten reveals there was a violent storm on the evening of the bridge collapsing, while Eleanor Simpson shares a personal story about the tragedy.

The Tay Bridge Investigation

Dr Denis Smith of Kirkcaldy Museum explains how the museum led an enquiry and discovered the bridge was poorly designed and constructed. A last minute alteration to the bridge is also investigated.

Bill Dow's theory

Bill Dow has spent over a decade researching the Tay Bridge disaster, and here he shares his theory that the train de-railed through a combination of heavy wind and a weak girder.