That machine is a steam donkey, and they are using it to pull bucked logs to a landing pad, where more than likely they will be loaded onto a train for the trip to the mill. Steam donkeys were quite powerful, and ate the slash that the logging operation produced.
I see they have used local, organic products to manufacture a skid for the donkey, so they can move it to where ever it is needed. Very green.
I can think of several of these that are rusting away in peace out in the Sierras.
We may end up using them again...
ReplyDeleteLiberals use the donkey as their logo/mascot/icon. I wonder if the job-creating, hard-working machine in this photo is what prompted that choice. When people think of Liberal politicians they will think of honest, hard work... never mind.
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