Steam Power Collection (page 2)

A steam driven cultivating machine on rubber caterpillar tracks
3732422 A steam driven cultivating machine on rubber caterpillar tracks; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a steam driven cultivating machine on rubber caterpillar tracks)

A Holstein vertical butter churn
3732534 A Holstein vertical butter churn; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Holstein vertical butter churn. This model was a belt-driven, powered either by steam or water)

Gustaf de Laval's centrifugal cream separator
3732610 Gustaf de Laval's centrifugal cream separator; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Gustaf de Laval's centrifugal cream separator)

A self-moving anchor for use in mechanical ploughing
3732420 A self-moving anchor for use in mechanical ploughing; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a self-moving anchor for use in mechanical ploughing with steam engine at one side of field)

A plough for steam ploughing equipment
3732412 A plough for steam ploughing equipment; (add.info.: Illustration of a plough for steam ploughing equipment. The plough being fixed to a rope and able to make a furrow travelling backwards)

Diagram of John Ramsbottom's locomotive apparatus
3733923 Diagram of John Ramsbottom's locomotive apparatus.; (add.info.: Diagram of John Ramsbottom's locomotive apparatus enabling tender to be re-charged with water while the train was still)

The American steamship Washington, 1850 (engraving)
3359477 The American steamship Washington, 1850 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of the American steamship Washington'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The steam ship Poonah, 1850
3359475 The steam ship Poonah, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of the steamship Poonah'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Steamship Austral, 1850
3359204 The Steamship Austral, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of the steamship Austral'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Steam yacht North Star, 1850
3359203 The Steam yacht North Star, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of the Steam yacht North Star'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The State of Indiana, 1850
3478487 The State of Indiana, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the State of Indiana trading between Glasgow and New York. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Apparatus on board the American steam ship Arctic, 1850
3478751 Apparatus on board the American steam ship Arctic, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting apparatus on board the American steam ship Arctic')

The steamer The Great Britain, 1850
3478585 The steamer The Great Britain, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the steamer The Great Britain, the first screw steamer to cross the Atlantic)

The steamer The Great Britain, 1850
3478578 The steamer The Great Britain, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the steamer The Great Britain, the first screw steamer to cross the Atlantic, ashore in Dundrum Bay)

The steamer The Great Britain, 1850
3478572 The steamer The Great Britain, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the steamer The Great Britain, the first screw steamer to cross the Atlantic, after it's refit)

The steamer The Great Britain, 1850
3478571 The steamer The Great Britain, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the steamer The Great Britain, the first screw steamer to cross the Atlantic, after it's refit)

A paddle steamer, 1850
3478559 A paddle steamer, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a paddle steamer on the upper Missouri. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The paddle steamer The Carroll of Carrolton, 1850
3478549 The paddle steamer The Carroll of Carrolton, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an American river paddle steamer The Carroll of Carrolton')

The steamer Lady Daly, 1850
3478548 The steamer Lady Daly, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the stern wheel paddle steamer Lady Daly on the Murray River, Australia. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A steam-boat collision, 1850
3478539 A steam-boat collision, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a steam-boat collision in Dover. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The wreck of the steamship Mosel, 1850
3478537 The wreck of the steamship Mosel, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a the wreck of the steamship Mosel at Lizard Point. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Symington's steam engine
3359947 Symington's steam engine; (add.info.: Engraving of Symington's steam engine, used to successfully to drive the paddles of a boat on Lake Dalswinton, Scotland)

Steam launches on the Thames, 1850
3359164 Steam launches on the Thames, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of steam launches on the Thames. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Robert Fulton's paddle steamer Clermont on her maiden commercial voyage, 1850
3359160 Robert Fulton's paddle steamer Clermont on her maiden commercial voyage, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Robert Fulton's paddle steamer Clermont which plied between New York)

Robert Fulton's paddle steamer Clermont, 1850
3359156 Robert Fulton's paddle steamer Clermont, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Robert Fulton's paddle steamer Clermont which plied between New York and Albany on the Hudson River)

The SS Palmyra, 1850
3330827 The SS Palmyra, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of the SS Palmyra. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The new steamship Portugal, 1850
3330819 The new steamship Portugal, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of the new steamship Portugal which belongs to the French Messageries Maritimes Company)

A double cylinder expansion marine steam engine, 1850
3330703 A double cylinder expansion marine steam engine, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a double cylinder expansion marine steam engine. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Inventor John Ericsson's Machine, 1884 (engraving)
1574800 Inventor John Ericsson's Machine, 1884 (engraving); (add.info.: Swedish/American inventor John Ericsson's machine, 1883)

Speaking Trumpet, 1887
1574794 Speaking Trumpet, 1887; (add.info.: Using a speaking trumpet to communicate on deck of a ship. Within limits, the larger the trumpet the further the voice will carry)

A twin centrifugal cream separators with milk warmer mounted above them
3732609 A twin centrifugal cream separators with milk warmer mounted above them; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a twin centrifugal cream separators with milk warmer mounted above them)

A moveable anchor vehicle used in farming
3732424 A moveable anchor vehicle used in farming; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a moveable anchor vehicle for use at one end of a field to act as a pulley block for rope to which a plough is)

A plan for a windlass for steam ploughing
3732431 A plan for a windlass for steam ploughing; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a plan for a windlass for steam ploughing designed in England. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

S J Pocock's steam milk can cleaner
3732510s J Pocock's steam milk can cleaner; (add.info.: Engraving depicting S. J. Pocock's steam milk can cleaner)

A threshing machine and straw elevator
3732481 A threshing machine and straw elevator; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a threshing machine and straw elevator operated by horses. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

James Watt
3586307 James Watt; (add.info.: Portrait of James Watt (1736-1819) a Scottish inventor, mechanical engineer, and chemist. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A Scarifying Plough for use in steam ploughing
3740608 A Scarifying Plough for use in steam ploughing; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Scarifying Plough for use in steam ploughing. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The steam carriage designed by Mr Church
5312158 The steam carriage designed by Mr Church; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the steam carriage designed by Mr Church, which was intended to run between London and Birmingham)

A steam-powered car
5312152 A steam-powered car; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a steam powered car - fuel used was benzoline. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A steam traction engine
5312175 A steam traction engine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a steam traction engine. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Steam Road carriage
5616722 Steam Road carriage; (add.info.: Steam Road carriage, London; 1888. 01/01/1888); Universal History Archive/UIG

An engraving depicting floating grain elevators at Chicago. The grain was transferred from canal barges direct into
5311285 An engraving depicting floating grain elevators at Chicago. The grain was transferred from canal barges direct into the holds of the ocean steamers

Watt's steam engine
5310242 Watt's steam engine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Watt's steam engine, built for the Chelsea water works, London. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A 0-6-0 locomotive
5308518 A 0-6-0 locomotive.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a 0-6-0 locomotive. Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives)

A 4-4-0 Locomotive
5308515 A 4-4-0 Locomotive.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a 4-4-0 American Express Locomotive. Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives by wheel arrangement)

Snow Hill Tunnel
5308371 Snow Hill Tunnel.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Snow Hill Tunnel on the London to Birmingham Railway Line. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

The laying of track on the Bolan Pass Railway Line
5308366 The laying of track on the Bolan Pass Railway Line.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the laying of track on the Bolan Pass Railway Line which served the British army station at Quetta)

A steam locomotive of the Boynton Bicycle Railroad
5308340 A steam locomotive of the Boynton Bicycle Railroad.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a steam locomotive of the Boynton Bicycle Railroad with a double-deck cab)

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"Unleashing the Power of Steam: A Journey through Time and Innovation" Step back in time to 19th century England, where the birthplace revolutionized transportation and industry. The iconic steam engine, a symbol of progress and ingenuity, propelled the United Kingdom into a new era. In October 1829, the Rainhill Trials showcased the incredible potential of steam engines. Engineers from all over Europe gathered to witness this groundbreaking event that would shape the future of locomotion forever. Across the country, marvels like the Manchester Ship Canal emerged in this era. Constructed during the 19th century, it connected Manchester to Liverpool and facilitated trade on an unprecedented scale – all thanks to steam-powered vessels. Venturing beyond England's borders, we find ourselves in Dorset at The Great Dorset Steam Fair. This annual spectacle celebrates our industrial heritage with magnificent displays of vintage machinery that once powered farms and factories alike. But let us not forget those who dared to conquer vast oceans using steam power. In 1819, history was made as a steamship successfully completed its first Atlantic crossing – marking a turning point for global travel and communication. Closer to home on Ohio River's Marietta in the 1870s, another chapter unfolded as paddlewheelers navigated these waters with ease – showcasing how steam power brought prosperity along America's waterways. Meanwhile, across New York State in 1831 came yet another milestone: Mohawk and Hudson Railroad became one of America's first successful railway systems driven by powerful locomotives fueled by none other than steam. The innovation did not stop there; Bristol introduced us to Fairbairn Steam Crane - an engineering marvel that transformed heavy lifting operations across industries worldwide. As we fast forward through time to Albany & Buffalo Railroad schedule from 1843 or witness workers cheering California’s first train traversing mountains – it becomes evident how essential steam power was in shaping the American landscape.