I was sent these pictures and I though some on here would find them interesting ;)
When the Northwest logging industry was still young.
(http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq108/Scotsoft/NGF/Real%20Train%20Pictures/Old%20Log%20Train/f885db0a.jpg)
Just look at the length of the hand saw they needed
(http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq108/Scotsoft/NGF/Real%20Train%20Pictures/Old%20Log%20Train/4ad9e0c2.jpg)
Look at the size of the heavy duty axes
(http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq108/Scotsoft/NGF/Real%20Train%20Pictures/Old%20Log%20Train/e5c75879.jpg)
The work required very strong and courageous men
(http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq108/Scotsoft/NGF/Real%20Train%20Pictures/Old%20Log%20Train/0b298a42.jpg)
After a tree was felled the real work began - a week or more to cut it up
(http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq108/Scotsoft/NGF/Real%20Train%20Pictures/Old%20Log%20Train/93befeee.jpg)
Manoeuvering the logs down the mountain to the train was a complex job
(http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq108/Scotsoft/NGF/Real%20Train%20Pictures/Old%20Log%20Train/3667527b.jpg)
Some of the logs were larger than the train engine
(http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq108/Scotsoft/NGF/Real%20Train%20Pictures/Old%20Log%20Train/ff7d29a7.jpg)
A hollowed out log became the company's mobile office
(http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq108/Scotsoft/NGF/Real%20Train%20Pictures/Old%20Log%20Train/4dfaf1f7.jpg)
Hollowed out logs were also used to house and feed the crews
Brilliant find John many thanks for sharing the pictures ;)
Although not as early as the pictures John this video gives an idea how tough to cut down the trees is ........
Giant Redwood Trees Being Cut Down! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Opbb7O8KYY#)
Quote from: upnick on March 18, 2012, 02:56:48 PM
Although not as early as the pictures John this video gives an idea how tough to cut down the trees is ........
Thanks for the clip Nick :thumbsup:
That film came out the year I was born - 1952, no wonder it looks a bit ragged :evil: :smiley-laughing: :smiley-laughing:
Would have to saw up some chair legs to model those trees in N. Or maybe use toilet roll centres, suitably coated and painted.