Marvels of design, construction and engineering

This I am going to have to visit seeing as it is in the U.K. and being the only rotating boat lift in the world.
I will not pretend that I knew of its existence until 5 mins. ago, this thread looks like it is going to educate and keep me occupied for the rest of my life.
Brilliant Dougie, thanks for that, andyc1 also mentioned the Falkirk wheel and Concorde which I have seen.

 

Thanks for that Mr O.
Quite controversial are the Kelpies, I will definitely plan it on my tour.

 

Brilliant that tc
Just shows you how the application of modern technology can make big projects look simple.

 

Good bit of military technical training film Andy, 60 years old but still very relevant.
There has been some exceptionally clever engineers over the years much of the expertise being developed through war machinery requirements.

 

Another beauty, I'm going to be up all night watching these clips.

 

Funny enough you do get exceptionally clever people designing stuff like that, with the outcome of driving a single speed pencil sharpener or similar.
They would bloody well bankrupt you if you let them have enough freedom.

 

Advancements in medicines, surgery, aircraft, you name it, all advanced through war or the threat of it.

 

Great documentary on BBC I-Player One
The Forth Road Bridge, six years to build in the 1950/60s and the longest stretch of suspended bridge in Europe at that time.
I have been across it a good few times and it always makes me admire the pioneering spirit of the people who built it. In one word, Marvellous!

 

I've been to the Five Rise Locks at Bingley many times John, they are very impressive.
I've cycled a lot of the canal towpaths in yorkshire plus canoed on a good few stopping at pubs along the way, youve just got to watch your balance after a few bevvies.
Fortunately there is a lot of interest in narrow boats and canal travel which has justified the upkeep of the canal networks.
As you quite rightly say breath taking engineering, along with the railways all skilfully built with hard manual labour.

 

BBC I-player
Engineering Giants.
Jumbo Jet strip down.
Well worth a watch!