allusions to persons involved in the construction of Forth Railway Bridge: Chief Engineer Arrol refers to the proprietor of the construction company, Sir William Arrol, whilst Engineers Baker and Fowler represent the two principal designers of the bridge, Sir Benjamin Baker and Sir John Fowler. Bibliography The Bridge, Iain Banks, London : Macmillan, 1986, References 1986 British novels Macmillan Publishers books Metaphysical fiction novels Novels about dreams Novels by Iain Banks Novels set in Edinburgh British philosophical novels Scottish novels Steampunk novels