Moa at Oamaru 1872

The first Block Setter, which could Travel; Slew Hoist/Lower a 40 ton load, without being “Tied Down” or “Supported” in any way!


[This Model is driven by “Live Steam”]


Scale of Model is ½” to 1’

Batoum [Russia] in 1886


Note the unusual Chain Storage Drums, which are not powered, at each side of the Travelling Unit.

Stothert & Pitt for Port Alfred 1883


An English attempt at copying the Moa , above.  Failed due to lack of Support, and the better location at Port Elizabeth.

Appleby at Gijon-Musel in 1886


This Titan did not Slew, it Traversed, across the Beams, to pick up its 80 ton Blocks from a Barge, which was moored under the right hand Overhang!

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