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Conference Paper

Author
Jordan, Bill; Cockbain, Peter
Title
Maintenance and Operation of the 1885, Rope-driven Craven Bros. Gantry Crane
In
Sustaining Heritage: Second International and Thirteenth National Engineering Heritage Conference and NSW Railways Seminar
Imprint
Engineers Australia, Sydney, New South Wales, 2005, pp. 109-112
ISBN/ISSN
085825820X
Url
https://search.informit.org/doi/10.3316/informit.068315140436716
Abstract

Blokes and sheds have been in the news a lot lately, even if they have been getting into trouble for gender bias. Members of Engineering Heritage Australia (Newcastle) not only have a big shed, but a big toy to play with in it: the 1885 Craven Bros. gantry crane is thought to be the only one still operating anywhere in the world in its original configuration. This paper sets out details of the big toy and the trials and tribulations which have attended its operation since members have been doing the work. It started out with members just 'doing' but as time went on insurance and OH and S issues had to be resolved, not only to allow play to continue but to ensure that the crane continues to be conserved for future generations.

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