Engineering Collection (page 4)

Old Bridge over the River Neckar, Old Town and castle, Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe

Charles Bridge, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Old Town, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

Puente de la Mujer, Buenos Aires, Argentina, South America

Napier Heston Racer G-AFOK with Sabre I Date: 1943

Steam hammer, details of piston and cylinder
Steam hammer, front elevation and details of piston and cylinder

Mobiloil sign
An enamel sign advertising Mobiloil Oil with the distinctive Mobil company logo of Pegasus, the legendary winged horse in flight. *EDITORIAL USE ONLY*

Draughtsmen at work
Draughtsmen prepare technical drawings for an electronic wiring system, in a large open plan room, with plenty of essential natural light. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
The fantastic Pontcysyllte Aqueduct near Wrexham. Designed by Thomas Telford and William Jessop and finished in 1805, the aqueduct is the longest and highest aqueduct in Britain

BP employee opening the flow valves
A British Petroleum employee opens the flow valves of an oil plant in the Middle East (likely to have been in Iraq or Iran)

Ariel Atom 500

Engineering for boys by Ellison Hawks

Thomas Brassey - 1
THOMAS BRASSEY engineering contractor with his autograph Date: 1805 - 1870

Apprentice Engineers
Apprentices at an Engineering training school in Leeds. Date: 1968

Jet engine turbine nozzle. The nacelle (central peak) of this modified jet engine turbine nozzle is at centre. Jet engine turbines work by drawing in

Nanotube technology. Computer artwork of four cylindrical fullerenes (carbon nanotubes) of varying size, with the smaller ones nested inside the larger ones

Electricity pylon at Hoover Dam, USA

Tasman Bridge, River Derwent, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, Pacific

Pylons in a rural landscape at dusk

New, second, Severn Bridge, River Severn, Avon, England, UK, Europe

Diagram and cross-section of passenger and steering gondola of the Graf Zeppelin LZ 127 airship
GRAF ZEPPELIN. Diagram and cross-section of passenger and steering gondola of the Graf Zeppelin LZ 127 airship. Early 20th century postcard

Flettner rotor diagram on a boat. A Flettner rotor is a smooth cylinder with disc end plates which is spun along its long axis and, as air passes at right angles across it

Roof for Watneys JLP01_08_081875
Watney Mann Brewery, St Johns Road, Isleworth, Hounslow, Greater London. An interior view during the construction of the new bottling hall at Watneys new brewery

Thrust boring JLP01_08_077158
NORFOLK. A view of thrust boring being carried out during the installation of the Fens gas pipeline. Work on laying the Fens gas pipeline started in June 1967

Pipelaying JLP01_08_076891
NORFOLK. A pipelayer with a side boom and a team of workers laying a section of the Fens gas pipeline into a trench. Work on laying the Fens gas pipeline started in June 1967

Welding JLP01_08_076889
NORFOLK. A view of welding taking place along the Fens gas pipeline, showing a protective canopy erected to cover two sections of pipe being welded together

Wrapping and sealing JLP01_08_076816
NORFOLK. A team of workers wrapping and sealing the end of a steel pipe on the Fens gas pipeline. Work on laying the Fens gas pipeline started in June 1967

Gas pipeline JLP01_08_076813
NORFOLK. A view of the Fens gas pipeline, showing protective canopies located at joints along the pipe where sub welds were carried out

Pneumatic clamp JLP01_08_076807
NORFOLK. A team of men working on the lining up operation of the Fens gas pipeline, showing the internal pneumatic clamp for locking steel pipes together

Pipelaying JLP01_10_00159
NORFOLK. A row of Caterpillar 583 pipelayers with side booms, lifting the Fens gas pipeline into a recently dug trench. Work on laying the Fens gas pipeline started in June 1967

Pipeline JLP01_10_02619
CUMBRIA. A view along the route of the Brampton pipeline, showing the pipe at a 45 degree angle in the foreground, where it meets a slope

Hush Hush Railway Engine crossing the Forth Rail Bridge
Hush Hush Railway Engine (designed by Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley CBE) crossing the Forth Rail Bridge. The LNER W1 No. 10000 (known as the Hush-Hush due to its secrecy)

Barton Swing Aqueduct a98_05171
Boats on the Barton Swing Aqueduct, carrying the Bridgewater Canal over the Manchester Ship Canal. Trafford, Greater Manchester. Photographed by Eric de Mare sometime in the 1950s

Crewe Locomotive Works OP03596
Crewe Locomotive Works, Forge Street, Crewe, Cheshire. Pouring molten metal into moulds to cast chairs. From the L G Fisher Collection, photographed in 1910

Barrow-in-Furness EAW019736
SS Himalaya moored in Buccleuch Dock, St Georges Square and the town, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in October 1948

Wearside shipyard EAW001030
The River Wear, the Deptford Shipbuilding Yard and the residential area at Monkwearmouth, Sunderland. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in June 1946

Building Rotherhithe Tunnel BB99_06816
Rotherhithe Tunnel, Shadwell, London. A view of the bulkhead from inside during construction. One of a series of prints documenting work on the road tunnel beneath the Thames (1904-08)

Oil rig on the move JLP01_10_01584_6
Graythorp Dry Dock, Hartlepool. The Graythorp basin flooded and the dock gates removed for float out of oil platform. The Laing Offshore Graythorp project involved the development of the former

Preston Bypass EAW073974
Preston Bypass, Lancashire. Britains first motorway under construction, photographed in November 1958. It was opened by Harold MacMillan in December

Crossing a canal JLP01_08_084424
STAFFORDSHIRE. A sheet pile cofferdam being constructed across a canal on the route of the Barlaston pipeline, as a narrow boat passes by

The Tyne Bridge under construction, 23rd February 1928 (b / w photo)
907791 The Tyne Bridge under construction, 23rd February 1928 (b/w photo) by Geddie, James (1879-1944); Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; British, out of copyright

Austin Mini body shells are spray painted in the paint shop on production line at Longbridge. 10th March 1963

St. Pancras. A terminus of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway, 1935. Creator: Unknown
St. Pancras. A terminus of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway, 1935. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 1". [The Amalgamated Press Limited, London, 1935]

Arrol Gantry, Belfast BL20480
The Arrol Gantry and crane at Harland and Wolff Heavy Industries shipyard on Queens Island, Belfast, Northern Ireland. This enormous gantry, measuring 840 feet long and over 200 feet high

Bailey Bridge and Rhine victory by G. H. Davis
The Bailey Bridge: the British weapon which hurdled Allied armies across the Rhine barrier during the Second World War. Some constructional details of a great engineering invention

Firth Brown 5 ton steam hammer, junction of Savile Street and Sutherland Street, Attercliffe
This was built in 1947 by the Brightside Engineering Company and was restored and moved to its present day location in 1994.The hammer was used in forging steel rings for railway tyres

Milan Cathedral, Milan, Italy
Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano) is the cathedral church of Milan, Italy. The Gothic cathedral took nearly six centuries to complete

The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, St Petersburg, Russia
The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood was built on the site where Emperor Alexander II was fatally wounded in March 1881. The church was built between 1883 and 1907

Prambanan Temple (Candi Rara Jonggrang), Northeast of Yogyakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
Candi Prambanan or Candi Rara Jonggrang is a 9th-century Hindu temple compound in Central Java, Indonesia. The temple compound is located northeast of the city of Yogyakarta

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"Engineering: Masterpieces that Propel Progress and Connect Worlds" The Pendolino tilting train, a marvel ingenuity, gracefully glides through curves, ensuring a smooth and comfortable journey for passengers. Witness the awe-inspiring "Kiss of the Oceans" at the Panama Canal as the Atlantic meets Pacific, showcasing mankind's triumph over nature through ingenious engineering. Explore the Isle of Wight with its intricate map, highlighting how engineering has shaped this picturesque island into a haven for both residents and visitors alike. Isambard Kingdom Brunel stands proudly before the launching chains of the Great Eastern, symbolizing his visionary contributions to maritime engineering during an era of groundbreaking advancements. Behold the majestic Transporter Bridge in Middlesbrough, Teeside – an iconic feat that seamlessly connects communities while captivating all who witness its towering presence. G. H Davis' masterful construction unfolds before our eyes as we delve into Sydney Harbour Bridge's building process – a testament to human innovation spanning vast distances and uniting nations. The Forth Rail Bridge stands tall against Scotland's breathtaking landscape; its intricate design showcases not only structural brilliance but also serves as a timeless symbol of industrial prowess. Delve deep into Napier Deltic engine's cross-section to uncover its inner workings - an epitome of precision craftsmanship powering locomotives with unparalleled efficiency and performance. Witness history in motion as final gears are meticulously fitted onto the mighty Deltic engine - each component coming together like clockwork to propel transportation forward with unmatched power. Marvel at Wellington Inn on stilts (OP05766), defying gravity through innovative architectural techniques - yet another example where engineers push boundaries to create extraordinary structures that captivate our imagination. The Falkirk Wheel in Stirlingshire is more than just an engineering marvel.