Fairfield Crane Photograph
A large and very detailed photograph of the Fairfield Titan crane, taken in 1941. The crane was upgraded at the time from 200T to 250T (though it says 270T on the back). Photograph taken by the Dux Engraving Co Ltd.
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Arrol Crane Maker’s Plate
A large cast iron maker’s plate from a 10 ton crane, made in 1926 by Sir William Arrol & Co.
Clyde Crane & Booth Maker’s Plate
A cast iron maker’s plate from a Clyde Crane & Booth Ltd 10 ton crane.
Sir William Arrol Plan
Plan by William Arrol & Co for the John Brown shipyard, with perforated Arrol mark.
Butters Brothers Crane Plate
A maker’s plate from a Butters Brothers 1-ton crane.
Babcock & Wilcox Crane Plates
The makers’ plates from an overhead gantry crane made by Babcock & Wilcox at Dalmuir – this crane was installed at B&W’s own works at Renfrew.
Arrol NEM Crane Model
This large model is of the North Eastern Marine Engineering Company giant cantilever crane in Wallsend – the model is very detailed, made mostly from etched brass sheet, and apparently was in the company offices for a long time.