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Floating railway bridge across the Forth River
A floating railway across the Forth between Granton and Burntisland. The route designed to carrying goods and live stock without the inconvience of unloading the trucks. The heavy moveable platform is positioned on sixteen wheels attached by universal joints and four iron girders. These girders are raised and lowered on the arrival and departure of the vessel, by a winch that is attached either side. Thwe railway and the engines were constructed by Mr Robert Napier
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1850 Arrival Attached Constructed Departure Engines Floating Forth Girders Goods Granton Heavy Iron Joints Live Lowered Moveable Napier Platform Positioned Raised Route Sixteen Stock Trucks Universal Unloading Wheels Winch Designed
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 7.8cm (9.3" x 3.1")
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
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Floating Wonders of the Past: The Forth River's Ingenious Floating Railway Bridge (1850) Step back in time to the 19th century and marvel at the engineering feat that was Scotland's Floating Railway Bridge across the Forth River, connecting Granton and Burntisland. This innovative transport solution was designed to carry goods and livestock without the inconvenience of unloading trucks, revolutionizing the way goods were transported between the two towns. The bridge's heavy moveable platform, constructed by the esteemed engineer Mr. Robert Napier, was positioned on sixteen universal jointed wheels and four iron girders. These girders were raised and lowered on the arrival and departure of the vessel, using a winch attached on either side. The railway and engines were also part of Napier's design, making this a complete engineering marvel. On the 16th of February, 1850, the floating railway made its debut, and it was a sight to behold. The railway and engines, with their intricate design and innovative technology, were a testament to the engineering prowess of the time. The heavy moveable platform, raised and lowered by the winch, allowed the railway to be transported across the river on a vessel, making it a truly unique transport solution. The floating railway bridge was an essential part of the transportation network in Scotland for many years, enabling the efficient movement of goods and livestock between Granton and Burntisland. Its historical significance is still felt today, as it paved the way for future transportation innovations and showcased the ingenuity of Scottish engineers in the 19th century. This photograph, taken from the ILN (Illustrated London News), captures the essence of this remarkable engineering feat, providing a glimpse into Scotland's rich industrial history.
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