Blists Hill Victorian Town - steam crane
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Blists Hill Victorian Town - steam crane
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 14 Oct 2006
This Grafton self-propelled, rail-mounted steam crane was restored as part of a television programme that restored heritage machinery. I hope that it is still in working order. This photograph was taken from the public viewing area on top of the rolling mill engine house.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.627577
Longitude
-2.45395