Traction engine powering a saw mill, Victorian period

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Traction engine powering a saw mill, Victorian period

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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans

Mill Powering Timber Traction Yard

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Step back in time to the Victorian era with this image of a traction engine in action at a sawmill. The traction engine, a type of stationary steam engine, is shown powering a sawmill in this vintage photograph from the Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection. Dating back to the late 1800s or early 1900s, this photograph offers a glimpse into the past when steam power was a revolutionary technology. The traction engine, with its large, sturdy wheels and intricate details, is a marvel of engineering. Its powerful steam engine provides the energy needed to turn the sawmill's blades, transforming raw logs into lumber. The sawmill, with its tall, wooden structure and large, circular saw, is a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the time. The scene is set in a wood yard, surrounded by piles of freshly cut timber, adding to the rustic charm of the image. A lantern, placed on a nearby table, casts a warm, inviting light, highlighting the intricacies of the machinery and adding a sense of depth and texture to the photograph. This photograph is a beautiful reminder of the past, when steam power was a new and exciting technology, and sawmills were a vital part of the industrial landscape. It is a fascinating glimpse into the Edwardian era, a time of innovation, progress, and the spirit of invention.

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