Brunel's Other Bridge Bristol Swivel Bridge 2018

Brunel Swivel Bridge Project Photos February 2018

2018 investigative work is on the rotation of the bridge

Investigating the wheels Rotor Wheels photos

Maggie and Dave lifting out the new north west wheel from Geoff's long-suffering car	Dave lifting the wheel upto the bridge. It was then put on a stand so it could be wheeled to the turntable
Bob talking to Julian and Geoff while David lowers the wheel to its correct location. Julian B videos the action. The pit was cleaned by Maggie including the drainhole	Wheel in position, and end cap replaced by Maggie and Geoff
Geoff and David manoeuvring the south west wheel out of its pit using the winch.	David trying to get the wheel past the turntable
Geoff finding there is not much room for him and the wheel. Judging by the boots, two Julians, and Bob standing by	The specially made gantry worked well
Maggie and Julian using rollers to move the wheel	Julian and David knocking off the surface rust.
wheel going back into Geoff's car	severely corroded beams that carry the weight of the deck above the turntable
Rosemary and Bradley checking user flow around the area	Bradley carefully putting grease onto the wheel bearing. I just love his jacket