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Winch turning mechanism driven by steam cylinders and couplings.It seems that no electricity or pneumatics were used to operate this crane with everything big and small being done by steam pressure. (Khalid Kagzi)

Date: 2009-11-14
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Steam driven winch turning mechanism

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Make Canon Model Canon PowerShot A710 IS
Aperture Value f/2.8 Color Space sRGB
Exposure Bias Value 0 EV Flash No Flash
Focal Length 5.8 mm Metering Mode Multi-Segment
Shutter Speed Value 1/60 sec Digital Zoom Ratio 1
Date/Time 2009 Nov 14 10:49:18 +0000

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This is very similar to modern earth moving machinary used. Instead of steam, Hydraulic (high pressure oil) is used. The crank shaft would transfer power to worm which would then rotate wheel gear (middle right)rotating the whole assembly over thrust...

This is very similar to modern earth moving machinary used. Instead of steam, Hydraulic (high pressure oil) is used. The crank shaft would transfer power to worm which would then rotate wheel gear (middle right)rotating the whole assembly over thrust bearing. Its sad to see however such a fine machine rusting away

Posted by Anant K Singh on 2009 Nov 15 14:09:40 +0000

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