Quayside Titan Crane, North British Diesel Engine Works, 739 South Street, Glasgow is a Grade A listed building in the Glasgow City local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 14 April 1989. Engine works, crane.

Quayside Titan Crane, North British Diesel Engine Works, 739 South Street, Glasgow

WRENN ID: slow-gravel-rush
Grade: A
Local Planning Authority: Glasgow City
Country: Scotland
Date first listed: 14 April 1989
Type: Engine works, crane
Source: Historic Environment Scotland listing

Description

Ordered 1913, completed 1920; by Sir William Arrol and Co Ltd. 150 ton giant cantilever crane built to serve the North British Diesel Engine Works through sliding roof panels in the engine erecting shop. Lattice

girder tower supporting roller track on which rotates the asymmetrical truss gib with motor room and counter weight at short end.

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