| NEW BRIDGES FOR OLD Men replace an old wooden railway bridge for a new steel one in 48 hours. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5424 |
| Catalog #: | 280263 | |
| Clip Number: | 280263-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1711 | |
| Timecode: | 01:03:24 - 01:05:01 | |
| Location: | Folkestone, Kent | |
| Year Shot: | 1930 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CONSTRUCTION: Bridges ENGINEERING: Bridges, Railroad LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Kent | |
| Description: | New bridges for old! Old Southern Railway wooden swing bridge - connecting inner and outer harbours, replaced by steel one - in 48 hours! Folkestone, Kent. L/S of a steam train passing along the old wooden bridge, various shots of men using a two handled saw to cut through sections of the bridge. M/S as they are lifted up by crane. M/S of men dismantling the bridge. M/S of a man welding the new steel one. M/S as part is lifted up and other bits removed. Various shots as an army of men work on it, bits splash into the water. M/S as men turn handles which work cogs and pull rope. M/S as the train drives over the new bridge. | |
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