John, of photobyjohnbo, wants us to “consider subjects reflecting industry or items that are mechanical in nature…. There are signs of the old ways and the new way of doing things, wherever you look.” My first example is the wind turbines, shown in the header. Wind turns the blades which are connected to a drive shaft which is attached to an electric generator, and electricity is produce. These turbines replaced wind mills which were used many years ago.
Another mechanical example below is this vintage fire engine (pumper truck) located in Ogunquit Maine.
Compare this to a much newer model truck in Charleston, South Carolina.
The Southern Railway 385 Steam locomotive, (link) built in 1907, was used to pull everything from local fright to passenger cars from Richmond, Virginia to as far south as Spartanburg, South Carolina. This one was restored to full operation and is on display in Whippany, NJ.
Now days, Amtrek passenger trains and other locomotives have diesel, electrical or hybird engines to replace the beautiful steam engines.
In Vermont wooden covered bridges were designed to protect the bridge itself from constant exposure to sun, snow, and rain. Otherwise, the wood had to be replaced every ten years or so. These were built through out the state between 1820 and late 1800’s.
Todays bridges are metal structures and can easily withstand the elements without constant maintaince.
Remember the old touring buses we use to see on the highway, similar to this Blue Bird touring and passenger bus?
Todays buses look a lot different and are certainly more comfortable!
Hope you enjoyed seeing these pictures (double click to enlarge for better viewing).
Thanks goes to John at photobyjohnbo (link) for suggesting we should notice signs of the old ways and the new way of doing things.
“Simply, slow down, be kind. And don’t forget to have art in your life – music, painting theater, dance and sunsets.” – Eric Carle