Archive | December 2021
Dec
23
2021
GWR Slip Coaches
Amongst the many images recently uploaded is a small group displaying three slip coaches, and their operating mechanisms. I don't suppose the safety elves would permit the use of such technology these days.
Dec
05
2021
Abdela and Mitchell: Boatbuilders
A selection of drawings and photographs of boats and engines manufactured by Abdela and Mitchell has been added.
Isaac J. Abdela and Mitchell of Queensferry, Flintshire; of Brimscombe, Stroud, Gloucestershire; and of George Street, Manchester, were makers of steam engines and boilers for marine use and builders of boats, mainly for river use. The company was incorporated in 1901, (...)
Isaac J. Abdela and Mitchell of Queensferry, Flintshire; of Brimscombe, Stroud, Gloucestershire; and of George Street, Manchester, were makers of steam engines and boilers for marine use and builders of boats, mainly for river use. The company was incorporated in 1901, (...)