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Is this a Crane ? Christened as BHIM. also a part of ART rake. what is the exact purpose of Water Tank on the same??
Photo by Hrishikesh Moghe

Date: 2007-10-13
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This is an old steam crane and the water is used to raise the steam in the boiler of the crane.The chimney of the boiler is also visible behind.The steam pressure in the boiler is raised while the crane is proceeding to the accident site.

Posted by Khalid Kagzi on 2007 Oct 15 08:34:06 +0000

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