Thursday 12 September 2013

Bascula Swing Bridge - Near Renfrew


A rare opportunity to photograph the interior of the Bascula Bridge near Renfrew.

It was interesting to see the machinery rooms that house the equipment to raise and lower the bridge, and also the manual standby in event of machinery failure.

 Machinery Room in the Inchinnan Bascule Bridge


Machinery Room at the Inchinnan Bascule Bridge


Plaque in the Inchinnan Bascule Bridge

View from the Inchinnan Bascule Bridge

Looking Towards Renfrew from the Inchinnan Bascule Bridge

Machinery Room in the Inchinnan Bascule Bridge

View from the Inchinnan Bascule Bridge 

Long Way Down

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ExpeditionCruise Ship 'Bremen' at Greenock


The expedition cruise ship 'MS Bremen' arrived at Greenock for her first visit to our waters this morning.

Her last port of call was Liverpool, and she sails again tonight bound for a cruise off Fingal's Cave.

 Her passengers are on a voyage of eventful cultural history of the UK.

 'MS Bremen' - Approaching Greenock Esplanade


 'MS Bremen' - Off Greenock Esplanade


'Bremen' - Expedition Cruise Ship


'Bremen' - Expedition Cruise Ship


'Bremen' - Off Greenock Ocean Terminal

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