Yesterday we took a trip to Minninglow cairn, and on the way there we passed an old quarry with a rusted out crane next to the High Peak Trail. So, naturally, I took some photos;
The booms, which I assume would have been wooden beams, are unsurprisingly missing. I can imagine the wood being removed and repurposed.
The crane would have been hand propelled by means of the handle on the side.
Showing the hand crank assembly used to move the crane along its rails;
Two rails, deeply embedded in the grass, can be seen on a terrace above;
I didn't measure the gauge, I don't usually carry a tape measure in my pocket. Maybe I should.
From above;
An overview of the quarry;
It's an interesting study in rust, the colour being very dull and even with only subtle variation.
Paul.
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