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ˈtrac·tion en·gine N

traction engine

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It is a model of a typical traction engine with a full-length canopy. en.wikipedia.org

It began when he saw the need for an improved traction engine, what some now call a steam tractor, to pull his combine harvesters. en.wikipedia.org

It is usually possible to see portable engines working at traction engine rallies and steam festivals. en.wikipedia.org

However, it was deemed too impractical to move intact, and was brought down by steel cables attached to traction engine. en.wikipedia.org

The frame carrying the church was then dragged by a traction engine over the runners and into the road. en.wikipedia.org

Later machines were steam-powered, driven by a portable engine or traction engine. en.wikipedia.org

In the mid-19th century, the roads were improved, and ideas were launched to start a traction engine service along the coast. en.wikipedia.org

Many early sawmills were designed to be belt-driven from a steam traction engine (which could also be used to transport the saw). en.wikipedia.org

The framing was of conventional steam traction engine type, with rear wheels 7 foot diameter, the front wheels 42 inches diameter. en.wikipedia.org

In later years a traction engine ran the mill via a pulley wheel on the outside of the building. en.wikipedia.org

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