Eveleigh, pivot crane
This crane is on display in Innovation Plaza near the corner of Locomotive Avenue, between the Engine Shop and Locomotive Workshop at the Australian Technology Park, in the inner city suburb of Eveleigh. This was once the site of the Eveleigh Railway Yards, which were the largest and most technologically advanced workshops in the southern hemisphere in the late 19th century. This pivot crane was used from about 1925 in the now demolished Wheel Shop in the manufacture of locomotive wheels. A maintenance man is giving it a fresh coat of paint.
Great shadow shot for the day, Jim!!
ReplyDeleteAll the engineering detail is amazing .. glad to see it is well cared for with fresh paint : )
ReplyDeleteWell done for a shadow shot !
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the tools behind the buildings are the amazing...thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteyour blog is like an image map of Sydney, very interesting idea and reminds me about my visit to Australia few years ago. I love how much light is captured in those clear and crispy photos. Thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteThe crane looks like a fun object for kids to play on, although I doubt that's permitted! ;)
ReplyDeleteRather him than me, it looks an impressive piece of machinery
ReplyDeleteI love how beautiful machinery can be! have a happy day!
ReplyDeleteI was about to say: It looks good for being that old. But then I noticed that it was being restored. It looks really good!
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And, having been in other old rail yards, that would be a very pint-sized crane!
ReplyDeleteUne belle sculpture de grue!
ReplyDeleteA mean beast of a crane. Love the framing of foliage shadows round it. I still remember those long long buildings of Eveleigh Workshops. Always an impressive sight near Central.
ReplyDeletea bit of industrial art
ReplyDeleteFascinating capture.
ReplyDeleteinteresting piece of technology here !
ReplyDeleteToday's cranes can be huge - like those in Málaga harbor for transport stuff around the globe...
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Intriguing photo, with wonderful shadows, Jim.
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