Brunel Swivel Bridge Project Photos May 2019
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Investigative Work in 2019
2019 investigative work is on the rotation of the bridge
may 2019
Investigating the wheels
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 |