South-Pointing Chariot Model
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.7
Donor: Mark Petersen
This geared two-wheel south-pointing chariot was originally designed in ancient China to assist with land navigation.
Paddle Wheel Engine
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.5
Donor: Mark Petersen
This riverboat paddle wheel is driven by a dual horizontal steam engine—all built by Birk.
Bucyrus Steam Shovel Model
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.3
Donor: Mark Petersen
A fully operational scale model of a Bucyrus steam shovel that Birk finished in 2007.
Russell Road Grader Model
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.2
Donor: Mark Petersen
This model was based on a horse-drawn road grader made by Russell. The model plow is about 14”-long.
New Idea Manure Spreader
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.1b
Donor: Mark Petersen
This functional model of a horse-drawn manure spreader is about 20”-long, but the exact scale is unknown.
Bimba Steam Engine
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.1a
Donor: Mark Petersen
This steam engine was designed using a Bimba air cylinder for the cylinder and piston.
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