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The 39 Steps

Forth Rail Bridge

Edinburgh · United Kingdom  ·  Hannay's train crosses bridge

The 39 Steps filmed at Forth Rail Bridge, Edinburgh. Hannay's train crosses this steel cantilever bridge on the way north.

Where to go

55.9984, -3.3876

Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.

Good to know

Title
The 39 Steps (1935)
On screen
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In real life
Forth Rail Bridge, Edinburgh
Can you visit?
Open to the public, free
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did The 39 Steps film at Forth Rail Bridge?
At 55.9984, -3.3876 in Edinburgh. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.
Can you visit Forth Rail Bridge?
Open to the public, free.
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