Lanarkshire Steelworks 4wVBCT No. None
Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, UK
Location: Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life
Status: Display
Photo Album
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They didn't do things by halves in 1899 - they did them by threes! The three separate cylinders were to drive hoist, slew and travel.
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Yes, the opposite side of the crane shows a further three cylinder - six in all.
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The gear train the drives the rail wheels. Straight cut bevel and normal gears. Must have made a lot of interesting noises when in action.
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The final drive to one of the axles.
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