The 250 Ton Crane, Old Quay, Runcorn
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The 250 Ton Crane, Old Quay, Runcorn
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 31 Jul 1999
Steam powered floating crane that was in use for lock gate changing and is believed to be still in use. This requires the biggest Meccano set.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.34391
Longitude
-2.729939