Servicing the turbine hall, this 40 tonne overhead crane was made by Babcock and Wilcox Ltd (UK).

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Installed in the early stages of the power station's construction between 1914-1916, it served to assemble the machinery and plant, as well as the later extensions that were to follow.

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Overhead cranes at the time were fitted with a mechanical braking system, seemingly a feature which is no longer as common, in favour of dynamic brakes. One of the biggest advantages of a dynamic braking system, is that there are no mechanical brake shoes to wear out. On the other hand, dynamic brakes are unable to hold a suspended load.

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Whilst the crane is no longer operational, heritage studies undertaken of the East Perth Power Station has deemed it highly significant.