Finnieston Crane
Introduction
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Finnieston Crane
Image: © Andy Farrington Taken: 14 Apr 2012
This mural of the crane is in the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. The crane, no longer in use, was connected to a spur of the Stobcross Railway, the primary purpose being the lifting of heavy machinery – mainly Springburn's then renowned steam locomotives – onto ships for export.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.8648
Longitude
-4.253045