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2007-10-04 Grit blasting finishedA set of outer rings after grit blasting back to bare metal.
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2007-10-04 Grit blasting finishedFlaws and blow-holes in the surface of the central rib are revealed by the grit blasting. These have always been there since they were cast at the factory.
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2007-10-04 Grit blasting finishedFlaws and blow-holes in the surface of the central rib are revealed by the grit blasting. These need to be metal filled so that new paint protection can be applied.
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2007-10-04 School partyA party of school children from Woodley are entertained by Peter.
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2007-10-04 School partyA party of school children from Woodley are educated by Project Manager, Tim Boylan.
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2007-10-05 PrimerThe central arched rib gets a coat of primer after grit blasting.
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2007-10-05 PrimerA good view of the "plan bracing", the horizontal ties connecting the three arched ribs just below deck level.
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2007-10-05 PrimerA coat of primer is applied to the Salford Iron Works lettering.
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2007-10-05 PrimerThe inner and outer rings at the south abutment gleaming with their new coat of primer.
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2007-10-05 PrimerHalf of the deck has been removed allowing a view of the flange on the west arched rib. The other half of the deck is supporting the gas main prior to relocation.
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2007-10-05 PrimerThe central joint of the western arched rib with a fresh coat of primer. Each bolt was hand made to fit.
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2007-12-03 River Goyt SwellsThe water levels are alamingly high at the beginning of December.
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