Engineering Wonders of the World
Volume I

178 ENGINEERING WONDERS OF THE WORLD. Accommoda- tion for Cattle. moulds. In this way a half-arch was formed in the face of the quay wall, the concrete being reinforced by old iron rails bent to suitable shape. This arch is the cattle gallery. It extends for the whole length of the quay under the passenger and cargo space, and enables cattle to be unloaded from proceeding from or to the vessels are entirely under cover. There are two goods platforms similar in length to those for passengers, the outer one being protected for the whole of its length and for half its width by a low roof ; while the inner one, and the adjoining pas- senger platforms, are covered by a single span steelwork roof, 470 feet long. In all, there are LAYING THE FIRST BLOCK OF THE QUAY WALL. any gangway of a vessel. The seaward side is securely fenced for the protection of the animals, gates being provided at convenient intervals ; while, by means of a subway con- nected with the gallery, access is obtained to the cattle pens at the rear of the passenger station. The harbour railway station has platforms 800 feet long, connected with each other by a subway and an electric traverser. The accom- modation includes waiting and refreshment rooms, and a special feature is that passengers eight lines of railway on the quay, and a total of six miles of running line and sidings within the harbour limits. On the quay there are nine electric travers- ing cranes for dealing with cargo and mails, while a 21-ton stationary crane is available for heavy cargo _ ^uay J . ° Equipment, and for coaling operations. There is also a complete installation of elec- tric capstans for hauling vehicles into position on the quay.