parrisw
Tree Freak
Took a tour of this saw mill the other day, is in the Alberni Vally in British Columbia Canada. It is a old Steam Powered Saw mill, that was last used in 1969 I think. Now today it runs again, cutting timber for a heritage attraction, and they now actually sell lumber from it, I assume the proceeds go to pay to keep it running. Very interesting history here. You can go here to read about it, I think there is even a video of it. http://www.alberniheritage.com/mclean-mill/welcome-mclean-steam-sawmill
And the way we got up there was to take a ride on a old Steam train that was built in 1929, and restored and put into service in 2001. Here. http://www.alberniheritage.com/alberni-pacific-railway/welcome-alberni-pacific-steam-railway
Here are some pics.
Log coming out of the log pond, being winched up into the mill
Log bunk, and big blades, bottom blade is 50" and top is 54" I think.
Log being loaded onto the bunk.
View of Blades.
Going to first cut.
And the way we got up there was to take a ride on a old Steam train that was built in 1929, and restored and put into service in 2001. Here. http://www.alberniheritage.com/alberni-pacific-railway/welcome-alberni-pacific-steam-railway
Here are some pics.
Log coming out of the log pond, being winched up into the mill
Log bunk, and big blades, bottom blade is 50" and top is 54" I think.
Log being loaded onto the bunk.
View of Blades.
Going to first cut.
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He told me all about it at any rate. I haven't been down that way for 14 years, I think, but I'm definitely stopping in there next time.
