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The Shapisay Craneing Disaster
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The Shapisay Craneing Disaster

Another to join Neils collection The back of this photo is stamped Harry Russell so perhaps he took it.
For you crane enthusiasts (Donald),they are both have the lettering SMITH RODLEY
Picture added on 19 January 2007
Comments:
Hello !
I have a excavator that looks just like those in the foto, Smiths super ten. I wonder if there is someone who knows more about Smith Rodley excavators and cranes? Tomas in Sweden
Added by Tomas Johansson on 04 February 2007
Smiths of Rodley near Leeds was one of many crane manufacturers in the Leeds area. Smiths built many steam railway cranes and were commonly used by many manufacturing companies providing ligting facilities within their premises.You can get more information on the internetby searching
Added by Gerald Walker on 03 December 2015
Hello !
I have a excavator that looks just like those in the foto, Smiths super ten. I wonder if there is someone who knows more about Smith Rodley excavators and cranes? Tomas in Sweden
Added by Tomas Johansson on 16 March 2016
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