Roller Bridge or Inclined Plane for raising and lowering canal barges from one level to another. In this example power is supplied by a water wheel through gearing. From Bernard Forest de Belidor 'Architecture Hydraulique' Paris, 1737. Engraving

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Roller Bridge or Inclined Plane for raising and lowering canal barges from one level to another. In this example power is supplied by a water wheel through gearing. From Bernard Forest de Belidor 'Architecture Hydraulique' Paris, 1737. Engraving

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