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Rail viaduct
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Makatote Viaduct
The North Island Main Trunk’s tallest viaduct, a 79-metre steel truss beneath the volcanic slopes of Ruapehu, completed in 1908.
Facts
| Type | Rail viaduct |
|---|---|
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | North Island |
| Crosses | Makatote River valley |
| Design | Steel truss |
| Carries | Mainline |
| Opened | 1908 |
| Length | 262 m |
| Height | 79 m |
| Status | Operational |
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