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Brunel Swivel Bridge Project Photos February 2019

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Investigative Work in 2019


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2019 investigative work is on the rotation of the bridge

Details of work

Details of progress in 2013

Details of progress in 2014

Details of progress in 2015

Details of progress in 2016

Details of progress in 2017

Details of progress in 2018

Details of progress in 2019

February 2019

Investigating the wheels Rotor Wheels photos
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Julian working on the north east wheel. Note the home made measuring tool
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Taking the bearing apart again
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Charlie taking the south west wheel apart again
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Geoff cleaning the undersides
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Grease being applied before reassembly. Packing strips at the ready
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Taking a photo whilst cleaning out wheel pit yet again, and putting grease on
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All greased up
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Maggie getting her hands greasy
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Wheel lowered and Maggie tightens the nuts
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David and Maggie checking the level of the two west wheels
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Charlie grinding the turntable surface
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Ken weeding round the wheel
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Martin painted the hut
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Someone has a sense of humour even though they cant spell