Model of tunnel boring machine
Tunnel boring machine, model, scale 1:8. Patent Thomas English No.4347, 1880
- Object Number:
- 1908-40 Pt1
- type:
- models
Model of a Tunnel boring machine
- Made:
- circa 1880 in England
- inventor:
- Thomas English
Tunnel boring machine, model, scale 1:8, patented by Thomas English No.4347, 1880, and components. Machine used by Col. Beaumont in Channel Tunnel heading.
Details
- Category:
- Civil Engineering
- Object Number:
- 1908-40
- Measurements:
-
overall: 13.4252 x 10.6299 x 52.4803 in.; 341 x 270 x 1333 mm
- type:
- tunnelling machine
- credit:
- Channel Holdings plc
Parts
Wheel from tunnel boring machine
Wheel from tunnel boring machine, model, scale 1:8. patented by Thomas English No.4347, 1880
- Object Number:
- 1908-40 Pt2
- type:
- models
Winding key from tunnel boring machine
Winding key from tunnel boring machine, model, scale 1:8. Patent Thomas English No.4347, 1880
- Object Number:
- 1908-40 Pt3
- type:
- key
Brass wheel from tunnel boring machine
Brass wheel from tunnel boring machine, model, scale 1:8. Patent Thomas English No.4347, 1880
- Object Number:
- 1908-40 Pt4
- type:
- model
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