Ainscough's 1000 tonner

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Ainscough's 1000 tonner

Post #1 by cosmosman » Sat Aug 30, 2008 1:36 pm

Here's some photo's I took a few years ago at Ainscough's yard for the 'Official' lift by their new Liebherr 1000t crane.

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Post #2 by cosmosman » Sat Aug 30, 2008 1:40 pm

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The bus was lifted to the theme music from 'Thunderbirds'
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Post #3 by cosmosman » Sat Aug 30, 2008 1:43 pm

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Post #4 by Ross » Sat Aug 30, 2008 6:47 pm

Nice Pics.

The Coach looks like a Dinky Toy :dizzy:
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Post #5 by John Gaunt » Sun Aug 31, 2008 10:44 am

Great pictures, Michael.
What an impressive machine, where are Ainscoughs based ?
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Re: Ainscough's 1000 tonner

Post #6 by cosmosman » Sun Aug 31, 2008 1:21 pm

These were taken at their heavy crane depot in Leyland, Lancashire. They have other depots around the country. You could check on their website for locations.
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