Steam crane in wood yard, London
Contractor's steam powered crane at work at a wood yard in London, circa 1897. The 'home made' wooden cab designed to increase the comfort of the crew is a fascinating example of this typical modification. Unsurprisingly, the contractor's wood pile transformed into a makeshift track bed for the machine does not look terribly secure. J. T. Firbank of London Bridge was the contractor responsible for building this section of the Railway. See on Route Map
Digital Reference: L1196
Creator: Newton, S. W. A. - circa 1897
Contributor: Leicestershire County Council
Type: black and white
Format: 118mm, 161mm
Copyright: Leicestershire County Council
Source: S. W. A. Newton Collection - Record Office for Leicestershire, Leicester & Rutland (part of S. W. A. Newton Collection, copy of glass plate negative)
Identifier: Newton - B 5/4
OS Reference: 527000 182000
