The Classic Machinery Network

That is right! This here is the first ever overhead crane ever built.
Can you guess where it is located in the world?

Wow! Those are some really cool models! Have you ever come across any overhead cranes or Gantry Cranes? Would love to find me one of those! No, the closest is the YCC lifting frame: http://www.cranesetc.co.uk/library/yccreviews/700/700review.htm Ian wow. That one is pretty cool! The site is very ni...

Check out my new blog post! Just posted Monday! Topic: What three questions should you be asking yourself about your overhead crane and hoist gear case oil? Oil in the gear case is forgotten about way to often. It is inside the gearcase and ya, the level is checked but typically that is it unless a ...

I believe this is the oldest under running hoist on a bridge crane that I have ever seen! Anyone have any idea what it is? I have looked it up but can't match it with anything.

Looks very versatile! Must be great for indoor applications like installing steel structures inside of buildings. Thanks for the post.

Progress has been slow on this project, I went to a model train show last weekend and found a crane I can make work for the shop. I can't find an overhead crane in 1/48 (O) scale, but I found one in HO that will work in the "little" shop. I went to the hobby stores today and picked up mos...

Wow! Those are some really cool models! Have you ever come across any overhead cranes or Gantry Cranes? Would love to find me one of those!

I have driven and repaired overhead cranes.I have found the most missed item is the travel wheel bearings and drive.We had two 10 tonne cranes.fitted with aux 3 tonne crane.One of the cranes started making strange noises when traversed.The carriage bearing was worn out.It had not been checked or re...

Thanks Jeremy for the courteous welcome! I will certainly be posting a lot in here and sharing pics that I have taken over the year! That sounds a lot like OSHA here in the US. We too have to follow certain regulations. The problem is that there are a lot of small crane companies out there that do n...

Hello, I am an overhead crane blogger. I have over 10 years in the overhead crane industry. I know it is a lot different than mobile cranes, but still there are a lot fo dangers associated with both. I have an overhead blog that I try to keep up as much as I can and I would like to share that with y...