Cruachan Hollow Mountain, The

Synopsis: The story of the construction of the Cruachan pumped storage Hydro-Electric Scheme, one of the most ambitious schemes of its time. All stages of the construction are detailed in this meticulously produced colour film in what came to be known as "The Hollow Mountain" at Ben Cruachan, Loch Awe, Argyll. Full details are shown of the steel foundry making and finishing of stainless steel castings, construction of steel cables, circuit breakers and switchgear, as well as steel pylons and electrical conductors in snowy conditions. Scenes are also shown of heavy equipment being transported to the site.

DVD also includes THE MORISTON PROJECT (1956), telling the story of the construction of the Glen Moriston Hydro-Electric Dam by Mitchell Construction Co, from the start in 1952 to its completion in 1956. It shows all stages of the construction of the scheme and ighlights the hard work ethos and the harsh conditions, especially underground, which the workmen had to endure.
Series: Hydro Electric Schemes of Scotland
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2009
Year of production: 1966
Subjects: Archaeology; Engineering
Keywords: archive films; civil engineering; construction engineering; hydroelectric power; industrial archaeology; metalworking

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Whitequarries
Broxburn
West Lothian, Scotland
EH52 6PZ

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