>
>One of the real treats of the trip: a ride on the turntable ferry between
>Glenelg and Kylerhea
>on the Isle of Skye. One of the last, if not the last, turntables in
>continuous use. They took
>up donations in addition to the 14 GBP fare, to help keep the ferry running.
>Wouldn't surprise
>me if this one fades into the mists of history in the not too distant future.
>Ride it while you
>can. The road to Glenelg alone is worth the price of the ferry, never mind the
>ride to Skye.
>
>http://zone-10.com/tope2/main.php?g2_itemId=8853
>
>And Highest Marks to anyone other than Piers or Donald who can pronounce the
>name of the ferry.
>
I have never seen such a thing. What is the purpose of the turntable? I
cannot fathom why such a mechanism would be needed.
Chris
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