Rail Platform Crane, Strathalbyn, SA, Australia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member blingg
S 35° 15.681 E 138° 53.544
54H E 308276 N 6095937
A railway platform crane
Waymark Code: WM15EAZ
Location: South Australia, Australia
Date Posted: 12/18/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
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The hand operated platform crane was installed c1883 on the goods platform and is typical of those found on many railway stations. The crane revolved on a central pivot and a steel wheel on a circular steel plate inset into the platform.
Type of Machine: Platform crane

Year the machine was built: c1883

Year the machine was put on display: 1984

Is there online documentation for this machine: [Web Link]

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