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Forth Bridge construction: Part of Inchgarvie and Queensferry works, showing the span to be bridged

nobody@flickr.com (National Library of Scotland) — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 01:26:52 -0800

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Photograph of part of Inchgarvie and Queensferry works, showing the span to be bridged. The only picture in the series taken expressly to illustrate the phenomenal dimensions of the gaps to be crossed, and except in conjunction with others, one that is therefore scarcely to be recommended, as three-fourths of the picture is a blank. Of the space represented by 20 inches on the paper, only 4 inches was at this date covered by projecting arms of cantilever, but as progress continues this picture will become one of the most valuable of the series, for not only is it a view which can never be hereafter secured, but the one of all others to emphasise and bring home to the least observant the unprecedented dimensions of the two giddy leaps which form the special feature of the great Forth Bridge. Transcription from: Philip Phillips, 'The Forth Railway Bridge', Edinburgh, 1890.

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Forth Bridge construction: Three cantilevers from the south shore on the occasion of Queensferry superstructure attaining its full height

nobody@flickr.com (National Library of Scotland) — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 01:27:30 -0800

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Photograph of the 3 cantilevers from the south shore. These views were taken about the same time, viz. on the occasion of Queensferry superstructure attaining its full height, hence the flags thereon. They differ only in respect of bearing, one making the larger angle with centre line of bridge. Transcription from: Philip Phillips, 'The Forth Railway Bridge', Edinburgh, 1890.

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Forth Bridge construction: Queensferry cantilever at rail level

nobody@flickr.com (National Library of Scotland) — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 01:28:43 -0800

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Photograph of the Queensferry cantilever at rail level. For the purpose of examining the detail of the cantilevers, we have here one of the very best of the series, the vertical columns being represented on a larger scale than any other view, and the work far enough advanced to show entire arrangement of lower half of the superstructure. The lifting platforms are considerably above rail level. As in the case of Fife, it will be noticed that the cages on the struts have been left behind, whilst those on the columns are rapidly approaching their ultimate height. Transcription from: Philip Phillips, 'The Forth Railway Bridge', Edinburgh, 1890.

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Forth Bridge construction: General view from the high ground situated S.W. of South Queensferry

nobody@flickr.com (National Library of Scotland) — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 01:26:32 -0800

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Photograph of the Forth Bridge under construction. General view from the high ground situated S.W. of South Queensferry. This is a more distant view than the last described, and includes the north span. The foreground of the picture is comprised of the old fashioned houses and gardens between the High Street and railway embankment. Transcription from: Philip Phillips, 'The Forth Railway Bridge', Edinburgh, 1890.

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Forth Bridge construction: Three cantilevers from the south shore on the occasion of Queensferry superstructure attaining its full height

nobody@flickr.com (National Library of Scotland) — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 01:27:26 -0800

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Forth Bridge construction: Queensferry cantilever from end of Hawes Pier

nobody@flickr.com (National Library of Scotland) — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 01:26:44 -0800

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Photograph of the Queensferry cantilever from end of Hawes Pier. In this picture we have one differing from any of the preceding. As its title denotes, the principal feature in it is the cantilever itself, together with the masonry pier on which its south arm is to rest. The progress of the work as illustrated by this picture compared with similar preceding views is striking, for here we have No. 1 struts more than half completed and the internal viaduct already leaving the cantilever far behind. The rectangular staging growing up between the bottom members is to carry a crane in such a position as to command the first joint thereof. The foreground is chiefly occupied by temporary staging, details of which will amply repay attention. Transcription from: Philip Phillips, 'The Forth Railway Bridge', Edinburgh, 1890.

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Forth Bridge construction: Queensferry approach viaduct and half span of cantilever

nobody@flickr.com (National Library of Scotland) — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 01:26:28 -0800

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Photograph of the Queensferry approach viaduct and half span of cantilever. This picture embraces all between Inchgarvie and the shore of Dalmeny Park looking east. Its principal merit is to show the relative heights of the cantilever and the viaduct, for which purpose it was secured. The foreground is comprised of a wide expanse of beach with the tide half out. The viaduct is here shown at its full height. Transcription from: Philip Phillips, 'The Forth Railway Bridge', Edinburgh, 1890.

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Forth Bridge construction: General view from Port Edgar, with trees in the foreground

nobody@flickr.com (National Library of Scotland) — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 01:27:38 -0800

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Photograph of the Forth Bridge under construction, general view from Port Edgar, with trees in the foreground. This is a distant view through the trees, showing Queensferry and Fife piers at their full height. The angle made with centre line of bridge is such that the south vertical columns of Queensferry close upon each other, a very open picture being the result, and an excellent one for illustrating the relative proportions of the height of superstructure and the extent of spars. The chain stretching from rail level to bottom member was a temporary tie, of which more hereafter. The foreground of foliage affords a good contrast to the expanse of water beyond, and this picture is therefore to be recommended to those who set more store on artistic effects than scientific records. Transcription from: Philip Phillips, 'The Forth Railway Bridge', Edinburgh, 1890.

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Forth Bridge construction: General view from back of Newhalls Inn, South Queensferry

nobody@flickr.com (National Library of Scotland) — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 01:26:36 -0800

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Photograph of the Forth Bridge under construction, general view from back of Newhalls Inn, South Queensferry. A view obtained to meet a continual demand for a picture showing more of the approach viaduct and less of the bridge itself. To this end it was necessary to take up a position which would considerably foreshorten the whole structure. The three cantilevers are shown quite clear of each other, and the left of the picture is bounded by a portion of the Hawes Pier. The detail of viaduct piers can here be seen to perfection, including the platforms used in connection with lifting arrangements. The piers in the foreground have a measurement of rather more than 2 inches at the base, and are about 7 inches in height, the girder about 1.1/5 inches, the Queensferry cantilever 3 inches at the base and 6.1/5 inches high. With these dimensions there should be no difficulty in forming a correct idea of the scale of this really excellent photograph. Transcription from: Philip Phillips, 'The Forth Railway Bridge', Edinburgh, 1890.

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Forth Bridge construction: Queensferry cantilever and eight spans of approach viaduct

nobody@flickr.com (National Library of Scotland) — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 01:27:56 -0800

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Photograph of the Queensferry cantilever and 8 spans of approach viaduct. One of the few views showing approach viaduct south side, but has a slight defect in its perspective, on which account a better view was afterwords secured, and is therefore to be preferred. Transcription from: Philip Phillips, 'The Forth Railway Bridge', Edinburgh, 1890.

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Forth Bridge construction: Queensferry cantilever at full height from north end of approach viaduct

nobody@flickr.com (National Library of Scotland) — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 01:29:10 -0800

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Photograph of the Queensferry cantilever at full height from north end of approach viaduct. By many this picture is considered the finest in the series, and in addition to its artistic merit, the gigantic proportions of the structure are presented in a manner that cannot fail to prove imposing. It was taken from a point about 100 feet above water level, and a little to left of centre line looking due north, thus permitting the verticals to show clear of each other. Inchgarvie superstructure is plainly visible through the wind bracing, as is also the whole of the island itself. At the time the photograph was taken the work was suspended, hence its exceptional clearness, and the general absence of workmen. The columns appear far in advance of the bracing, though the points it will strike are indicated by temporary stages or cross struts. A curious effect is produced by projecting end of box lifting girders, which have not been shortened since the lifting commenced. From top to bottom of this picture, each plate can be seen distinctly, and though the point of selection was over 600 feet from the columns, the rivet heads can for the most part be counted. As a general picture this view is to be highly recommended, as the particular effect can never be reproduced in the future owing to the nature of the design. Transcription from: Philip Phillips, 'The Forth Railway Bridge', Edinburgh, 1890.

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Forth Bridge construction: General view taken from the east end of South Queensferry

nobody@flickr.com (National Library of Scotland) — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 01:27:43 -0800

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Photograph of the Forth Bridge under construction, general view taken from the east end of South Queensferry. We have here a view taken in the vicinity of Queensferry Station. It embraces the three cantilevers, the northern approach viaduct, and a few spans of the latter on the south side. The foreground is again comprised chiefly of foliage, the Queensferry superstructure standing out well against the distant hills. Respecting the progress of the work, Fife and Queensferry cantilevers are at their full height, and that at Inchgarvie 200 feet above water level. Transcription from: Philip Phillips, 'The Forth Railway Bridge', Edinburgh, 1890.

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Forth Bridge construction: Queensferry cantilever two thirds full height

nobody@flickr.com (National Library of Scotland) — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 01:29:03 -0800

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Photograph of the Queesferry cantilever two thirds full height. Similar to other views, but showing the work much advanced. The 12 feet tubes are represented by rather more than 1 inch on the paper, and the whole arrangement of lower bracing supporting internal viaduct is shown in every particular. By reference to no. 1 an idea of how far the work had advanced when this picture was secured will easily be obtained, as of the three diamonds formed by wind bracing just includes the lower two. Transcription from: Philip Phillips, 'The Forth Railway Bridge', Edinburgh, 1890.

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Forth Bridge construction: Queensferry cantilever from end of approach viaduct

nobody@flickr.com (National Library of Scotland) — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 01:09:08 -0800

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Photograph of the Queensferry cantilever from end of approach viaduct. Here we have a view taken from a point somewhat to the right of centre line and a considerable height above sea level, as a result of which the perspective of the picture is exceptionally good. Considerable progress is evident, the upper ends of columns being already above rail level, and owing to the angle of the former the box girders are beginning to project beyond them. At the intersection of disagonal bracing, the first of the uprights carrying the internal viaduct is conspicuous. The solid appearance of the end of the lattice girder platforms is due to the fact that, with a view to utilise inside for rooms, offices, &c, they were boarded in. This picture forms one of a pair, and was the first of the series taken from a point about the centre line. Transcription from: Philip Phillips, 'The Forth Railway Bridge', Edinburgh, 1890.

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Forth Bridge construction: Queensferry superstructure, showing arrangement of lifting platforms

nobody@flickr.com (National Library of Scotland) — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 01:08:51 -0800

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Photograph of the Queensferry superstructure, showing arrangement of lifting platforms. Here we have the work at a stage shown by no other picture. The plates having been secured from a point a little to the left of the western columns, a good general view showing relative progress at Inchgarvie and Fife is also obtained. As an illustration of the arrangement of lifting platform already described, there is no other in the series to equal it, the upward progress not being sufficient to interfere with the perspective. Transcription from: Philip Phillips, 'The Forth Railway Bridge', Edinburgh, 1890.

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Forth Bridge construction: General views from high ground back of South Queensferry

nobody@flickr.com (National Library of Scotland) — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 01:08:40 -0800

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Photograph of general views from high ground back of South Queensferry. These views make an angle of about 35 degrees with the centre line and were taken when Queensferry cantilever was ready for first lift, that at Inchgarvie being less advenced, while the superstructure at Fife, on the other hand, was already a conspicuous object in the background. H.M.S Devastation lying mid-stream may help those acquainted with her dimensions to realise the formidable extent of the gaps to be spanned. As records of progress these pictures are extremely interesting, while the large expanse of water studded with the islets for which the Forth is famous, the ships lying at anchor in St David's roads, and the cornfields forming the foreground of the picture, all combine to contribute to a most pleasing effect. Transcription from: Philip Phillips, 'The Forth Railway Bridge', Edinburgh, 1890.

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Forth Bridge construction: General views from high ground back of South Queensferry

nobody@flickr.com (National Library of Scotland) — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 01:08:44 -0800

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