Guthrie Rolling Bridge

Guthrie Rolling Bridge

The Guthrie Rolling Bridge was invented by Mr. C. T. Guthrie. In 1869 it became a standard feature of many Palmerston Forts being constructed during this time frame. This type of bridge was installed in Fort Camden and remained in operation up until the 1960's when after jamming during rolling in was replaced initially with a temporary bridge and later a fixed bridge. Many of the fittings for the Guthrie Rolling Bridge are still visible today at Camden Fort Meagher.

Mr. C. T. Guthrie

The Redan, A Plamerston Forts Society Publication. No.26, 1992

Plamerston Forts Society

1869 - 1938, 1960 - 1965

The Guthrie Rolling Bridge as described by David Moore in an article published in The Redan, A Palmerston Forts Society Publication 

Technical Drawings: Guthrie Rolling Bridge published by the Palmerston Forts Society.

English

technical drawing

CFM.3.101

1869, 1938, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965

Bridge In Elevation

technical drawing, paper