The bridge rarely opens for ships since the coal staithes closed at Dunston 40 years ago and most shipping dried up on this part of the Tyne. I think this ship is a ferry used for leisure trips to Wylam.
Well captured mate! I don't live that far away and spend alot of time down on the river but never once seen it open! As I understand at the moment, its not actually working. I'd love to see how the whole thing works and what controls are used to pivot the bridge. Are tours available, or (like most things these days) does Health & Safety not permit it anymore?
Open: Center pin goes up, releases bridge. Jacks go down, lift up bridge. Wedges are retracted and jacks go back up. Bridge swings open... bridge swings close, center pin goes down, locking bridge in place. Jacks go down, lift up bridge, wedges are inserted. Jacks retract, settling the bridge back on it's base.
This is great a pure Geordie gem thanks for posting this.....
"I'm coming home Newcastle!"
One day!
The bridge rarely opens for ships since the coal staithes closed at Dunston 40 years ago and most shipping dried up on this part of the Tyne. I think this ship is a ferry used for leisure trips to Wylam.
Well captured mate! I don't live that far away and spend alot of time down on the river but never once seen it open! As I understand at the moment, its not actually working. I'd love to see how the whole thing works and what controls are used to pivot the bridge. Are tours available, or (like most things these days) does Health & Safety not permit it anymore?
balacau there probably some midgets cranking a big wheel. To open it.
Ive also never seened it before
I walked across the swing bridge today. Not sure if it is able to swing or not.
Not anymore, been years since it was able to
Open: Center pin goes up, releases bridge. Jacks go down, lift up bridge. Wedges are retracted and jacks go back up. Bridge swings open... bridge swings close, center pin goes down, locking bridge in place. Jacks go down, lift up bridge, wedges are inserted. Jacks retract, settling the bridge back on it's base.
Kool!
Almost a copy of both these two bridge have in Khidirpur, Kolkata Doct; India. One is Swing bridge & other one is hydraulic system open bridge.
Geordie Racer bridge...
It has collapsed
No it didn't you muppet, shut up.
No?
fake news