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Post by vintageslrs on Sept 27, 2005 19:49:48 GMT -5
this is a new addition to the town of Franklin, NH. so this past Sunday.......it was a good reason to get out and shoot some film. Canon Ftb Canon 50MM F1.4 Fuji 100    enjoy Bob |
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Post by Randy on Sept 27, 2005 21:24:17 GMT -5
Bob, was this a flywheel for a powerplant? There used to be a powerplant for a trolley cars system nearby that had a flywheel like that. Talk about big wheels, the Big Wheel, ie..the plastic kids tricycle was invented here in our town.  |
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Post by vintageslrs on Sept 27, 2005 22:16:31 GMT -5
Randy
I think you nailed it.
Franklin, NH is an old mill city. It has 2 rivers running thru it. The mills or factories (of the past) if you prefer, were powered by the rivers.....so it is fitting that a flywheel from a hydro powerplant be featured as an historic marker in the center of the town.
Bob
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Post by kamera on Sept 28, 2005 6:59:25 GMT -5
Bob,
Geee Osssh, geeee olllly!! Big is not the word...how about gigundo!!
It doesn't look to be very deeply embedded in the ground/concrete...hope it doesn't fall.
Fascinating to see!!!
Ron Head
Kalamazoo, MI
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Post by herron on Sept 28, 2005 13:10:00 GMT -5
Fascinating is right! Looks HEAVY.
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Post by vintageslrs on Oct 17, 2005 14:13:51 GMT -5
ok here is the official explanation of the "big wheel":  Mamiya NC-1000 Mamiya-Sekor 50MM F1.7 Fuji 100 Bob |
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Post by herron on Oct 17, 2005 14:52:28 GMT -5
At eleven tons, that thing is not going to move easily...but if it does, run!  |
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