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GWR Route: North Warwickshire Line
Henley in Arden - New Station: gwrha1406
View of the down platform water crane which was located at
the Stratford end of this platform. The photograph is pure steam in atmosphere.
On the left can be seen one of the station's gas lampposts shortly before being
converted to electrical power and behind this hanging over the carriage dock
siding is a loading gauge which was used to check that any open wagons loaded
with goods that projected upwards did not foul the line. Whilst on the right
the leather 'bag' or water hose from the end of water crane's arm is secured so
that it drips into a funnel. To its left is a brazier or 'fire devil' used
during the winter months to stop the pipes from freezing. For additional
information on water cranes see 'misc_equip193'.
Robert Ferris
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