The Steam Crane

If you have been watching our videos recently, you would have seen our 45t steam crane in action! Well here's your opportunity to find out more about our mighty machine!
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[@clifftonicstudios7469]

Never underestimate the power of steam

[@nmccw3245]

Beautiful piece of equipment.

[@harrisonrawlinson5650]

I saw it running at the vintage weekend a few months ago. The sound it makes as it moves is iconic.

[@nutsnproud6932]

I would have liked to seen a demonstration of the controls.

[@union310]

Steam cranes only need three words "Cowan Sheldons Carlisle"

[@steveallarton98]

Ransomes and Rapier begat Cowans Sheldon and went on to build the largest excavating machines in Britain !

[@declanjoyce8640]

Fab...

[@MarshallRedmon01]

So in a way it's a breakdown train

[@samanli-tw3id]

Choo choo crane

[@gquayle]

Can we see the 10 ton cranes?

[@Chessie-Steam-Special]

Steam at its finest

[@lewiscartwright3609]

Hi I live in Kidderminster and I Live Just a few minutes away from the Severn Valley Railway and one day I would like to be an engine driver at the Severn Valley Railway as I have always thought of the Severn Valley Railway as a second home to me and I have been going to the Severn Valley Railway since I was 2yrs old but ever since COVID hit I was unable but I do try and pop down now and then to see the Loco's coming into the station

[@owenslanejunction7544]

ok?