Forth Bridge illustrations 1886-1887
(14) Queensferry cantilever at rail level
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| Scottish Bridges > Forth Bridge illustrations 1886-1887 > (14) Queensferry cantilever at rail level |
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| Permanent URL | https://digital.nls.uk/74570332 |
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| Description | Photograph of the Queensferry cantilever at rail level. For the purpose of examining the detail of the cantilevers, we have here one of the very best of the series, the vertical columns being represented on a larger scale than any other view, and the work far enough advanced to show entire arrangement of lower half of the superstructure. The lifting platforms are considerably above rail level. As in the case of Fife, it will be noticed that the cages on the struts have been left behind, whilst those on the columns are rapidly approaching their ultimate height. Transcription from: Philip Phillips, 'The Forth Railway Bridge', Edinburgh, 1890. |
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| Description | 40 black-and-white photographs capturing the construction of the Forth Bridge by Glasgow-based Sir William Arrol & Co. Close-up and distance views of superstructure, cantilevers, lifting platforms and viaduct. Taken at weekly or fortnightly intervals from 1886-1887 by Philip Phillips, son of one of the contractors. Silver gelatin prints. |
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| Shelfmark | RB.l.229 |
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| Description | Photographs showing the building of the Forth Bridge, taken from 1886-1887, and the Tay Bridge after its collapse in 1879. |
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