    Click thumbnail for a larger image. | Creator(s): Frick&Co. Waynesborough, PA Date: 1885 - Description: 12hp Traction engine. No. 7676. Wood burning steam engine. Boiler made of Scottish Lowmoor iron. Brought to Tasmania for Messrs Cheek & Chandler, Longford for general contracting. Sold to Hinman, Wright & Manser for driving sawmill. Later sold to Messrs Bird & Mahnken, mill operators, Ringarooma area. c1930 engine was sold to P W Edwards to heat and power cheese factory. Format: Realia Object: steam engines Titles: Eclipse Traction Engine Subjects: engines; traction engines; plant (industrial) Places: North East Tasmania Institution: Grubb Shaft Gold and Heritage Museum Object number: GSM_00001 Disclaimer The content of this record is provided by Grubb Shaft Gold and Heritage Museum. For any questions about the content please contact them. |
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