Brunel's Other Bridge Bristol Swivel Bridge 2018

Brunel Swivel Bridge Project Photos August 2018

2018 investigative work is on the rotation of the bridge

18 August: Investigating the wheels and bearings. Rotor Wheels photosThis time the South East.

Julian working on the new bronze bearings	new wheel nearly in position. A very tight fit
David removing bearing shell	David and Geoff fitting shell and new bearing
Wheel in place and level, Julian recording	Completion of wheel fitting
Bob and Martyn surveying the wheels to make sure they are all level	Patent base to help survey stick base to be firm on each wheel
Surveying the rail (at the stop)	Surveying the rail (at the start)
Portrait of Bob at work	Portrait of Martyn at work
Three different undercoats to resolve, white, pinky beige and deep cream	This side of the shed is now deep cream. Maggie pleased to be nearly finished. Time to tackle the rest another day and get some green paint
Interpretation panels back went rotten after 3 and a half years	The manufacturer sent replacement backs
Prof Felix Schmid, PhD, FIMechE, FIRSE, FPWI from the Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education at the University of Birmingham turned up unexpectedly with nine students.