John NC Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 The Google Maps Street View car has photographed the Creusot steam hammer. From Wikipedia:The Creusot steam hammer was a giant steam hammer built in 1877 by Schneider and Co. in the French industrial town of Le Creusot. With the ability to deliver a blow of up to 100 tons, the Creusot hammer was the most powerful in the world until 1891, when the Bethlehem Iron Company of the United States purchased patent rights from Schneider and built a steam hammer of almost identical design but capable of delivering a 125 ton blow. The Creusot hammer still exists, although it is no longer operational, and is a tourist attraction in the town of Le Creusot where it was built. With few remaining rivals, the hammer today is once again the largest of its kind in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Bet that will do some mashin'!!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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