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Catalog Number |
1964.001.015 |
Object Name |
Donkey, steam |
Description |
Steam donkey with 2 drum winch "Old Faithful" |
Provenance |
1914 - Built by Victoria Machinery Depot (VMD). Used by Chas Spratt of Deerholme, owner of VMD, as sawmill during WW1. Then used for yarding and loading for 40 years by Ferguson Bros of Deerholme along with logging A frame. 1954 - Bought by Gerry Wellburn. 1964, April - Moved to BCFM. 1977 - MB Shawnigan Div. (Mackie Pickard) rigged up A-frame with tongs. August 2011 - skids replaced. |
Search Terms |
Heavy Equipment Yarder Steam steam donkey engine Old Faithful |
Collection |
Heavy Equipment |