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Kaaimans Bridge, located near George in the Western Cape, is a historic railway bridge that spans the Kaaimans River. Completed in 1904, it was part of the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe railway line, which connected George to Knysna. The bridge is a steel girder structure, approximately 100 meters long, and was built to carry trains over the river gorge, offering scenic views of the surrounding landscape. It served as a vital transport link for the timber and agricultural industries in the region until the railway line ceased operations in 2006. The bridge is now a heritage site, recognized for its engineering significance and historical role in the development of the Garden Route.

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