Brunel's Other Bridge Bristol Swivel Bridge 2019

Brunel Swivel Bridge Project Photos May 2019

2019 investigative work is on the rotation of the bridge

Investigating the wheels Rotor Wheels photos

The new ring for the turntable. The old ring can be seen above to show how far the bridge will be lowered onto it	The new collar on the pintle. As the bridge gets lowered, the collar will keep the bridge turning centrally in a true circle
The sides of the bridge are jacked to enable the counterweight to be lowered by removing some of the beams Geoff jacking, Bob checking the bridge stays level and Julian has moved a beam	beams being removed
Bob gives a helping hand with a huge bar while Geoff, Charlie and Julian do synchronised jacking. Spirit level to hand to check	Julian videoing the action. Ian also helping with the action
Beam propping up the side has seen better days	Rollers inserted
Charlie pumping gas- looks like he is in the gym	Ian juggling beams. They are not light
Springy new wood made jacking more difficult	Charlies dad still painting the shed
SS Great Britain guides taking a walking group to see the bridge!	Bank holiday and good weather meant lots of boats out, including Queen Galadriel
Everywhere you looked there were groups all being busy. John is weeding as was I