Disused steam log hauler Longwood ranges 1935

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Disused steam log hauler Longwood ranges 1935

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Description

A black and white photograph of a log hauler. Log haulers were used to haul sawn logs, from where they were cut down, to the tramline. They were moved to the work site on a bush tramway and anchored securely to counteract the pulling motion. They would burn wood offcuts to produce steam and used about 200 gallons of water a day. Early winches were single wire, and the rope had to be taken to the log by a horse every time. They were replaced with a twin winch system, which greatly improved eff...

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Image

Date created

1935

Creator

Unknown photographer

URL

https://ehive.com/collections/3278/objects/1466426

Related subjects

Forestry and Sawmilling / Machinery / Sawmilling

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