Inside the works
The machines
The photographs from Building the Iron, up close. Open one to zoom right in, drag around it, and tap the numbers to see what each part is.
On a Swansea building siteThe 10-RB skimmer scoop5 parts to explore
The Ruston Bucyrus works, LincolnNo 3 Bay4 parts to explore
Machining the revolving framesThe boring machines4 parts to explore
From Charlie Dixon’s rev frame sectionA revolving frame4 parts to explore
Cut away to show the worksA drumshaft clutch4 parts to explore
Gear ring and mechanismA swing clutch4 parts to explore
Twin drum machinery deck layoutThe 38-RB machinery deck5 parts to explore
Mr PlodThe 54-RB machinery deck5 parts to explore
Lever and latchA machinery deck4 parts to explore
Truck buildThe crawler truck4 parts to explore