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Dynamo Pulley Attachment

Where the Power Comes From

 

This is part of the drive system for the generator. A pulley would bolt over this wheel and a belt could provide power from a hydroelectric turbine or internal combustion engine, but I'm almost positive Boston Edison used steam engines in Station #1.

 

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Uploaded on April 21, 2011
Taken on July 15, 2007