Ruston Bucyrus (2)

[nickjones]

Spotted this old Ruston Bucyrus RB 11 (?) at a boatyard in Maldon in Essex, Apparently it is still in use and in very good condition although I never got to see it working. Great that these old beasts are still running after what must be at least 50 years. This is the second one I found as I photographed one working at Glasgow airport a few years back.

[johnboy]

Great to see these old'uns still in service Nick. I didn't know the company was originally an English/American venture. There's a bit of history here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruston-Bucyrus

[nickjones]

Unbelievably I have found two more Ruston Bucyruses, one is in Bradwell marina by the Bradwell nuclear power station and another one is right here in Tollesbury just outside the marina. pictured here is the one at Bradwell, the one here in Tollesbury I have known about for ages but I did not realise it was a Ruston, I have not photographed it yet but will do soon.