Iowa Marine Engine and Launch Works | Belt-Driven Machine Shop

Historian, John Bowditch, shares the history behind the River Museum's newest exhibit, Iowa Marine Engine and Launch Works. At the center of space is the Belt-Driven Machine Shop, a 19th century shop that once created motors for racing boats on the Mississippi River

[@tlbstickman]

Love those old machines. Thanks for uploading.

[@paulbfields8284]

Those are called Line Shafts.. my dad served his apprenticeship in the Juniata Tool Room for the Pennsylvania Railroad.. I served my tool and die apprenticeship under my father … I got a very unique education..after a little getting used to things I know I could be productive in that shop.. it would be a thrill.

[@floridaflywheelersantiquee7578]

Thanks for sharing

[@theproctoligist]

Awesome.

[@Seattle41791]

My great grandfather's shop had an early diesel and pto with all of his tools running off belts.

[@s.m.aggies7220]

Thanks for the Video I do enjoy history. A small local town nearby has an old belt drive machine shop I hope to restore and open to the public with events and bring in antique equipment for a show. Will share if the thought comes true

[@connorrosekrans7348]

Loved this!

[@maisyholly]

Nice job

[@jeremycable51]

This is great