Steam Ploughing at Hereford
Oct 24, 2013 08:35:12 #
A demonstration of steam ploughing at the National Ploughing Championships, Hereford, UK 2013.
Steam ploughing use two engines, one at each end of the field to be ploughed. Each engine has a winch mounted beneath it and a cable, connected to the plough, runs between the two. The plough is double ended and pivots like a seesaw depending on the direction of travel. The plough is pulled across the field by the cable and is steered by a person riding on it. Once the plough reaches the end of the run both engines move forward by the width of the plough, the plough is reversed by pivoting about it's centre, seesaw fashion, the other engine now pulls the plough back across the field. The plough moves at a surprising speed and can quickly cultivate a large field, many times faster than by horse drawn ploughs. The steam ploughing era was quite short lived as the internal combustion engine came along and replaced steam power.
Graham
Steam ploughing use two engines, one at each end of the field to be ploughed. Each engine has a winch mounted beneath it and a cable, connected to the plough, runs between the two. The plough is double ended and pivots like a seesaw depending on the direction of travel. The plough is pulled across the field by the cable and is steered by a person riding on it. Once the plough reaches the end of the run both engines move forward by the width of the plough, the plough is reversed by pivoting about it's centre, seesaw fashion, the other engine now pulls the plough back across the field. The plough moves at a surprising speed and can quickly cultivate a large field, many times faster than by horse drawn ploughs. The steam ploughing era was quite short lived as the internal combustion engine came along and replaced steam power.
Graham
Oct 24, 2013 08:43:06 #
Oct 24, 2013 08:44:54 #
From the vehicles in the background, it looks like this was a well-attended function. My favorite is the close up of the lady's face, very intense. I also like the movement of the wheel. Good job, Graham.
Oct 24, 2013 08:47:12 #
Graham Smith wrote:
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Beautiful machine and the captures :thumbup: :thumbup: Thanks for sharing
Oct 24, 2013 08:49:04 #
mariposa84
Loc: Rochester NY
wow the event looks really interesting and the photos are well awesome as always. I've been a silent admirer for a while :)
Oct 24, 2013 08:49:55 #
Oct 24, 2013 08:53:01 #
That is amazing. I was raised on a wheat farm, spent lots of time in my youth sitting on a John Deere D and pulling a little plow. I attend antique farm equipment shows often, but had never heard of this concept before. Thanks for sharing.
Oct 24, 2013 08:58:19 #
Graham Smith wrote:
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Story and images,
Very interesting!!!
Pat
Oct 24, 2013 09:34:42 #
I've seen a lot of steam tractors but never heard of ploughing this way. Thanks for the lesson. Good catch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oct 24, 2013 14:23:10 #
Oct 24, 2013 14:28:25 #
Bigal wrote:
Smashing shots and well explained Graham
Thanks Alan, I thought it might need a bit of explaining ;-)
Graham
Oct 24, 2013 14:30:04 #
Graham Smith wrote:
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Excellent shots of a brilliant subject. Definitely caught the essence of the day.
Oct 24, 2013 14:33:37 #
Graham Smith wrote:
Thanks Alan, I thought it might need a bit of explaining ;-)
Graham
Graham
That was ok but don't try the same with a cricket scene :D
Oct 24, 2013 14:35:00 #
Bigal wrote:
That was ok but don't try the same with a cricket scene :D
Owzat? ;)
Graham
Oct 24, 2013 19:17:53 #
Wonderful story and series, Graham. The ability of mankind to invent a machine to do the job over the years will never cease to amaze me. You captured it well.
John
John
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