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Delivering a dragline excavator JLP01_08_001556
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Delivering a dragline excavator JLP01_08_001556
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE. A Pickfords low loader transporting a W90 walking dragline excavator to Whitley Bay opencast coal site.
This photograph is part of a batch showing a Ransome Rapier W90 walking dragline excavator being transported through the streets of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. It was on a 280 mile journey from one Laing contract at Carrington Coppice opencast coal mine in Derbyshire to another at Whitley Bay opencast coal mine
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© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1940s Lorry Machinery Mining Road Transport Truck
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This print captures a historic moment in the transportation of a Ransome Rapier W90 walking dragline excavator through the bustling streets of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. The image showcases a Pickfords low loader, meticulously maneuvering this colossal machinery towards its destination at Whitley Bay opencast coal site. The significance of this photograph lies not only in its visual appeal but also in its representation of the mining industry during the 1940s. It serves as a testament to the immense effort and precision required to transport such heavy-duty equipment over long distances. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we are transported back to an era when roads were filled with trucks and lorries dedicated to supporting industrial progress. The sheer size and weight of the dragline excavator on display here is awe-inspiring, reminding us of humanity's ability to conquer monumental challenges. Through this single image, we catch a glimpse into the past - witnessing how technology and engineering have shaped our world. This photograph is part of a larger collection documenting Laing contracts from Carrington Coppice opencast coal mine in Derbyshire to Whitley Bay opencast coal mine – spanning an impressive 280-mile journey. Preserved by Historic England Archive, it stands as both an educational resource for future generations and a tribute to those who played vital roles in shaping our nation's infrastructure.
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