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Washer

2013/022

Steel washers used to secure the suspended truss to the Forth Bridge cantilevers

c.1889

SKU: 2013/022 Categories: , ,

Description

Steel washers (2 No) used in conjunction with a pin and nut to secure the suspended truss to the Forth Bridge cantilevers. Made and kept as spares.

The washers are of slightly different dimensions. One washer has an external diameter of 483 mm, a central hole of 229 mm and a width of 79 mm. The other washer has a diameter of 483 mm, a central hole of 216 mm diameter and a width of 79 mm.

This item is related to the pin and nut – see items 2013/020 and 2013/021 respectively.

This item is on loan from the National Railway Museum, York.

Additional information

Acquisition Number

2013/022
Item Type

Short Description

Steel washer
Manufactured by

Date of Manufacture

c. 1899
Sub-items

None
Supporting Items

None
Makers Number

None
Marks

None
Dimensions (mm)

483 (dia) x 79
Donor

Date Donated

June 2013
Materials

Steel
Condition

Good
Display Location

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