History
Telephone Switches
A page dedicated to electromechanical telephone switching technologies including a magical little switch designed by a Funeral director that gave us user dialling.
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The Newcomen Steam Engine
A look at what is likely the oldest surviving steam engine in the world. I have had the opportunity to visit the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborne, Michigan several times. This museum houses an immense collection of interesting items covering the history of key technologies related to transportation and one of the most fascinating items in the collection is the oldest surviving Newcomen engine.
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Decew Falls Generating Station
Continuing from previous pages on Canadian Niagara Power's Rankine generating station, and Ontario Power Generation's Sir Adam Beck I (SAB-1) generating station, this page outlines the oldest generating station in Ontario and one which is still producing power in 2008.
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Sir Adam Beck I Generating Station
Continuing from a previous page on Canadian Niagara Power's Rankine generating station, this page covers the Sir Adam Beck I (SAB-1) generating station in Queenston, Ontario. This tour was organized by the Niagara chapter of the Professional Engineers Ontario in April of 2008.
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Rankine Generating Station
One-hundred years of active service ... a claim few other generating stations could make! I was able to tour this Niagara gem (now the "Niagara Parks Power Station") while it was owned by Canadian Niagara Power during three visits and have outlined the history and technology of the plant.
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