Photograph, Traction engine

Historical information

Steam-driven traction engines had a variety of uses on farms before petrol and diesel power motors were developed. The one in the photograph is hauling a farm shed to a specific location.

Physical description

A non-digital black and white photograph of a steam-driven traction engine pulling hauling equipment and a small wooden building along an unmade track. A group of men are standing at the rear by the track supervising the shift. There are trees in the paddock.

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