Drone footage shows 178-tonne transporter being driven out of town

Drone footage has shown a transporter weighing more than 178 tonnes being transported out of Lynn at the weekend.It was taken from the town’s port to Norwich by road on Sunday, and was escorted by the police due to its abnormal size – the load was 58 metres long.Drivers were urged to plan their journeys in advance as the 10mph speed at which the transformer was driven along the A47 was likely to cause delays.

Footage from The Drone Guy UK shows the equipment atop a long red trailer, which in turn is being driven by a pair of turquoise lorries which are pushing and pulling from either end.He praised the “amazing skills” the drivers showed when navigating their way out of town and onto the main trunk road.Substation transformers consist of a core and coils immersed in oil inside a steel tank.

Once installed at National Grid’s substation in Norwich, it will be able to provide renewable energy to homes and businesses.

Got a story? Email kris.johnston@iliffepublishing.co.uk