Spectacular mounting by helicopter of the biggest Railway Clock in the world.
On 3rd May 2002, the biggest double-sided railway clock ever constructed, in drum form with second hand and illumination, was flown by helicopter to be mounted on the roof of Mobatime Swiss AG building.
It will serve as a time base for the whole region. Swiss Made by Moser-Baer AG, a trade mark for reliability and accuracy.
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Technical specifications |
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Diameter |
3.5 meter |
Length of the hands |
1.4 meter |
Weight |
2000 kg |
Movement |
Motor movement with hour, minute and synchronous second hand |
Time base |
Master clock with DCF radio receiver and 2 programming circuits |
Strength |
Supports about 400 kg wind force pressure on the hand shaft(corresponding to 180km/h = gale "Lothat") |
Manufacture |
Moser-Baer AG Sumiswald |
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