Fairbairn steam crane — The Fairburn steam crane is a type of harbourside crane of an improved design , patented in 1850 by Sir William Fairbairn.The crane s innovation was in the use of a curved jib, made of riveted wrought iron platework to form a square section box… … Wikipedia
Crane (railroad) — Rail Crane Czech PW maintenance crane … Wikipedia
Crane (machine) — A modern crawler type derrick crane with outriggers. The latticed boom is fitted with a jib. A crane is a type of machine, generally equipped with a hoist, wire ropes or chains, and sheaves, that can be used both to lift and lower material … Wikipedia
Steam shovel — A steam shovel is a large steam powered excavating machine designed for lifting and moving material such as rock and soil. It is the earliest type of power shovel.Origins and development The steam shovel was invented by William Otis, who received … Wikipedia
Crane Creek Lumber Company — Locale Modoc County, California Dates of operation 1928–1930 (tracks removed 1934) Track gauge Standard Length 16.5 miles Headquarters Willow Ranch, California … Wikipedia
Crane tank — A Robert Stephenson and Hawthorns crane tank at Bressingham A crane tank (CT) is a steam locomotive with a crane fitted to it. The crane may be fitted at the front, centre or rear of the locomotive and gives it a rather top heavy appearance. The… … Wikipedia
Steam Railroading Institute — The Steam Railroading Institute is located at 405 South Washington Street, Owosso, Michigan. The Steam Railroading Institute is an organization dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and operation of historical railroad equipment and items.… … Wikipedia
crane — /krayn/, n., v., craned, craning. n. 1. any large wading bird of the family Gruidae, characterized by long legs, bill, and neck and an elevated hind toe. 2. (not used scientifically) any of various similar birds of other families, as the great… … Universalium
Crane — /krayn/, n. 1. (Harold) Hart, 1899 1932, U.S. poet. 2. Stephen, 1871 1900, U.S. novelist, poet, and short story writer. * * * I Any of 15 species (family Gruidae) of tall wading birds that resemble herons but are usually larger and have a partly… … Universalium
Steam locomotive — A steam locomotive is a locomotive powered by steam. The term usually refers to its use on railways, but can also refer to a road locomotive such as a traction engine or steamroller.Steam locomotives dominated rail traction from the mid 19th… … Wikipedia
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