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B/W glass neg; Lillie Bridge Rail Depot, overhead gantry crane under construction by Topical Press, 3 5 1932

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Reference number
1998/13418
Description
Lillie Bridge Rail Depot, overhead gantry crane under construction. The steel framed gantry stands in mid/ground, forming an angular 'M' shaped structure above the permanent way. A crane arm balanced by a tripod structure (supported by metal cables) lifts iron girders into position at the top of the gantry. Workmen stand on the horizontal gantry structure. Building amterials, gieders and rail track cover the permanent way area. Series : U10865 - U10868
Photographer
Dates
3 5 1932
Collection
Object type
  • B/w glass neg
Photograph number
U10866
Location
Topics
Completeness
37%