Brunel's Other Bridge Bristol Swivel Bridge 2018

Brunel Swivel Bridge Project Photos May 2018

2018 investigative work is on the rotation of the bridge

Investigating the wheels and bearings. Rotor Wheels photosThis time the South West.

New Bearings	Charlie using the hoist
Wheel lifted, and bearing holders off	Julian checking the bearings with the wheel and holders, Charlie helping
Julian grinding down the bearings to fit the holders	Checking the fit
David using the needle gun on the turntable ring	Ian on the gun, muscles bulging
Good surface	Charlie getting the tarmac off the rail
Difference in height of rail at joint!	Charlie then turned his attention to cleaning the surface under the plates
the weeds were harvested (but the poppies left)	Charlies dad got on with the shed
And what better than a bottle of Bob ale for lunch!