How to raise a bridge - old style.

At Hobart harbour - very small canals entering small convict built harbours off the Derwent River. Sailing boats had to enter and leave - so as the city developed lifting bridges were built and steam engines were used to raise them. The bridges still work - using a modified rack and pinion effect to rock them out of the way - but the steam engine is now just a wonderful sculpture.

[Batya]

interesting angle

[Rob Z]

@shilohmom Thanks for having a look Batya - this was really big - the angle was the only way to fit it it.

[Peter H]

I bet that's a real treat to see. Well captured.

[Rob Z]

@peadar Hi Peter - it was an excellent machine - and we actually saw the bridge open using the new version. Quite fascinating. Cheers Rob

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Nice Dutchman's Tilt! It really emphasizes the height of the machine. Good shot!

[Rob Z]

@olivetreeann Thank you Ann for your kind comment - unfortunately i have to admit that this was the only way to fit it in without a whole lot of buildings appearing.! :)

[Ann H. LeFevre]

@robz It worked to your benefit then!