The north end of the 600 foot long flat rod link. 

There is a rise of thirty feet over the length of the rod duct and balancing the wheel is essential to assist the uphill stroke of the rod

A heavy three ton tirfor is used to move the huge T rocker and haul the connecting rod into place. Once the rod has been positioned between the fish plates, the four heavy bolts can be fitted to secure the plates to the rod.

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