A Picture

...is worth a thousand words. As you can see from the map, hydraulic power from the accumulator can be used to power things all around the harbour, including to swing Prince Street Bridge, about a mile away. Impressive.

From wander: Docks Heritage Weekend Day Two: Underfall Yard Substation, Hydraulics, and Bristol Electricity
Taken: Sun 10 October 2021 12:48
Rating: ★★

GPS Coordinates: 51.44675, -2.61831
Location: Cumberland Basin

A Picture
...is worth a thousand words. As you can see from the map, hydraulic power from the accumulator can be used to power things all around the harbour,...