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What is It?

What is It?. Steam / Traction Engine. James Watt is referred to inventor of the steam engine. “Farmers started buying self-propelled steam engines in the late 1870's in considerable numbers.

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What is It?

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  1. What is It?

  2. Steam / Traction Engine • James Watt is referred to inventor of the steam engine. • “Farmers started buying self-propelled steam engines in the late 1870's in considerable numbers. • In 1890 approximately 3000 steam tractors and 2661 steam threshers were built” (Antique Farming, 2006 2007).

  3. A Few Ways They Were Used • Thrashing • Plowing • Sawing • Pulling

  4. Thrashing

  5. Plowing

  6. Sawing

  7. Noon Whistle • Noon Whistle was used to signal all of the workers and the ladies up by the house that it was break time and lunch time. • Noon whistle is still used today at many steam shows to signal that the engineers will take a short break to eat and rest. • View a video of noon whistle at the following website.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5J85Ww3lWTE&feature=related

  8. Want to know more? Fill out one of the forms provided on the table and we will send you a list of upcoming shows and websites with oodles of information about steam engines and other antique farm equipment.

  9. References • Antique Farming. (2006 2007). Steam Engine Invented. Retrieved August 22, 2011, from http://www.antiquefarming.com/steamengine.html • Btdmelon. (2008). YouTube. Noon Whistle 2008 NTA. Retrieved August 22, 2011, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5J85Ww3lWTE&feature=related • Horton, W. (2006). E-learning by design. San Fransisco, California: Pfeiffer. • National Threshers Association. (n.d.). Photo Galleries. Retrieved August 22, 2011, from http://www.nationalthreshers.com/default.htm

  10. Forms and Questions for assignment • Needs assessment • Questionnaire used to measure interest • Record Sheet to report information collected • Information Individuals would receive if they wanted to find out more

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