Reminded me of this shop in Philly I heard of years ago... http://hiddencityphila.org/2013/04/where-time-stood-still/
They switched over from steam to electric, but until they went out of business they still had their electric motors hooked up to their original drive mechanism. You can see some of the shafts and pulleys in picture 5.
Reminded me of this shop in Philly I heard of years ago... http://hiddencityphila.org/2013/04/where-time-stood-still/
They switched over from steam to electric, but until they went out of business they still had their electric motors hooked up to their original drive mechanism. You can see some of the shafts and pulleys in picture 5.
I'd love to be able to visit this place. It's really interesting to see old technology still working, allowing for mills like these to preserve history. While there have been great advancements in the steam industry, seeing 1800s steam contraptions still working are definitely a beautiful sight. -Yvette @ ALB Industrial Supplies
Very cool. I'd love to operate a place like that.
ReplyDeleteLove anything steam powered using belts 'n gears 'n pistons! Never saw a steam planer before though...
ReplyDeleteReminded me of this shop in Philly I heard of years ago...
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They switched over from steam to electric, but until they went out of business they still had their electric motors hooked up to their original drive mechanism. You can see some of the shafts and pulleys in picture 5.
Reminded me of this shop in Philly I heard of years ago...
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They switched over from steam to electric, but until they went out of business they still had their electric motors hooked up to their original drive mechanism. You can see some of the shafts and pulleys in picture 5.
I'd love to be able to visit this place. It's really interesting to see old technology still working, allowing for mills like these to preserve history. While there have been great advancements in the steam industry, seeing 1800s steam contraptions still working are definitely a beautiful sight. -Yvette @ ALB Industrial Supplies
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