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Engineering

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 549 Collections and/or Records:

Terminal Box Blueprint, 11 November 1925

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.24
Scope and Contents

Blueprint of diagram of connections of terminal box connections and end covers wiring as motor and generator, stamped by Mather & Platt Ltd., of Manchester, X36772.

Dates: 11 November 1925

The Air Boat Handbill, 1879

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.274
Scope and Contents

Account of Philip Brannon’s late discovery of air floating and navigation, at London. "Containing a full and clear account and explanation of Philip Brannon's late Discovery of Air Floating and Navigation".

Dates: 1879

The Auto Skooter Ride Dodgem Elevations, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.33(xli)
Scope and Contents

Front and side elevations and floor plan for the Auto Skooter Ride dodgem, stamped Geo. Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd, Buton-on-Trent.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

The Development of Fairground Machinery Monograph, 16 July - 3 September 1954

 Item
Reference code: 178B3.1
Scope and Contents

Some notes on the development of fairground machinery. A series published in 'The Engineer' by P.W. Bradley.

Dates: 16 July - 3 September 1954

The Greatest Wonders Of The Age Handbill, c1840 - 1842

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.3
Scope and Contents

Flying railway device, and signal telegraph device, at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. Mechanical Railway consisting of two inclined planes and a circle of between 40 or 50 ft in circumference rising 14ft. Printed by Johnston, Red Lion Court, Charterhouse Lane.

Dates: c1840 - 1842

The Most Extraordinary Exhibition in the World Handbill, 1856

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.14
Scope and Contents

A Selection of Life Size Mechanical Figures, taken from the Grand Paris Exposition at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. From the Grand Paris Exposition, Figures inc 'A goat, A little girl, a large ape, a ram, a large Hare, a talking baby, Jocko - comical monkey musician whose grimaces are extraordinary!' among others.

Dates: 1856

The Showmen's Guild of Great Britain Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0054
Scope and Contents

The main extent of the collection contains yearbooks, meetings and minutes, correspondence and a record of day to day activities within The Showmen's Guild of Great Britain.

Dates: 1904 - 2023

The Showmen's Guild Safety Scheme, 29 October 1985

 Item — Box Showmen's Guild Box 8: Series 178H40
Reference code: 178H40.45
Scope and Contents

Orange spiral bound booklet containing information on the history of the Showmen's Guild safety scheme, actions, code of practice and guidance notes, costs, rules, information about engineers, advantages and disadvantages of the scheme, legal system and conclusion.

Dates: 29 October 1985

Tie Rods Blueprint, 1 June 1928

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.31(xv)
Scope and Contents

Blueprint showing tie rods for Whirlwind Racer with table of dimensions by Traver Engineering Co, Beaver Falls, P.A.

Dates: 1 June 1928

Track Clamp Sketch, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.28(xlv)
Scope and Contents

Detail of track clamp with notes on white paper.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

Track Cradle Blueprint, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.28(xli)
Scope and Contents

Detail of track cradle layout, code of construction sheet.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

Track Cradle Sketch, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.28(xliii)
Scope and Contents

Detail of track cradle construction with notes on white paper.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

Track Cradle Sketch, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.28(xliv)
Scope and Contents

Detail of track cradle construction with notes on white paper.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

Track Elevation, c1920 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.30(xvii)
Scope and Contents

Elevation of outside edge of compensation rail, scale 1".

Dates: c1920 - 1939

Track Elevation Blueprint, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.25(iv)
Scope and Contents

Blueprint for track elevation for new ride not swoop, to scale, stamped Geo. Orton, Sons & Spooner Burton on Trent.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

Track Layout Blueprint, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.29(xxix)
Scope and Contents

Layout of No.6 track for Ramsgate ghost train, scale 1/4" by Messrs Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd. Drawing X369.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

Track Lock Blueprint, 1931

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.28(xlvi)
Scope and Contents

Detail of steel track lock with notes.

Dates: 1931

Trailer for Inclined Roundabout Blueprint, 28 February 1935

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.32(xxxi)
Scope and Contents

By Messrs Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd, scale 1 1/2" and 3". Drawing W4375.

Dates: 28 February 1935

Trailer Passanger Car Floor Board Blueprint, 31 August 1935

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.28(xxv)
Scope and Contents

Blueprint showing section of car floor board for rocket speedway by Norman Bartlett N Tonawanda N.Y. scale 3".

Dates: 31 August 1935

Trailer Passanger Car Seat Frame Blueprint, 10 June 1935

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.28(xxxii)
Scope and Contents

Blueprint showing sections of a car set frame for a rocket speedway by Norman Bartlett N Tonawanda N.Y. scale 3/4".

Dates: 10 June 1935