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Above: Mike Dobson constructing the shuttering for the final bearing plinths.

Above: The crew work into the night in order to get everything ready for the

final concrete pour.

Above: It is most essential that the concrete plinths are absolutely level

before the bearings can be fitted. Working in the cold

and under two kilowatts of light the team have the level down to and accuracy

of half a millimetre over twelve feet.

Above: With the final concrete work complete and all the shuttering removed the

holding bolts are ready to receive the bearing blocks.

Above: After having been restored at Ramsey Shipyard the massive axle is transported to it’s

final resting place at Laxey. The load was under the management of Fred Quay of

JCK Ltd and driven by Les Bunn.

The crew from Apex Cranes prepare the ground for the cranes outriggers.

Above: Mark Stringer and Paul Geddes fit the pitch pine bearing seats on the plinths prior to

the blocks going in. The timber is important for the reduction of wear on the bearing.