Units constructed by Structural and Mechanical Deevlopment Engineers, Ltd, for embarkation and disembarkation at terminal of Southern Region Railways; gangway provides links between first floor and vessel in dock; units move on rails along quay to correct positions opposite ship's entry doors; extensible walkways, once in position, are free to follow movements of ship caused by wind, tide and loading. (See also Engineering v 170 n 4406 July 7 1950 p 6; Metal Industry v 77 n 1 July 7 1950 p 7-8; Light Metals v 13 n 150 July 1950 p 388-90; Engineer v 190 n 4929 July 14 1950 p 32-4; Mech World v 128 n 3318 Aug 18 1950 p 149-50; Civ Engrs Rev Dec 1950 p 401-3)
Telescopic gangways for new ocean terminal at Southampton
Ry Gaz
Railway Gazette ; 93 , n 1
1950
2 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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Telescopic gangways for new ocean terminal at Southampton
Engineering Index Backfile | 1950
Telescopic gangways for new ocean terminal at Southampton
Engineering Index Backfile | 1950
Telescopic gangways for new ocean terminal at Southampton
Engineering Index Backfile | 1950
Telescopic gangways for new ocean terminal at Southampton
Engineering Index Backfile | 1950
Telescopic gangways for new ocean terminal at Southampton
Engineering Index Backfile | 1950