Steinsfurt in Sinsheim in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Dampfstraßenwalze
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Steam Road Roller
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
1. Dampfstraßenwalze / Steam Road Roller Marker
Dampfwalzen wurden in den frühen 1860er Jahren entwickelt und erfolgreich eingesetzt. Sie markieren einen Schritt zur Industrialisierung und ersetzen die zuvor eingesetzten, meist von Pferden gezogenen Walzen. Durch ihre sprichwörtliche Kraft "wie eine Dampfwalze" und das weit höhere Gewicht ermöglichten sie eine bessere Verdichtung des Untergrunds.
Hersteller: Maschinenfabrik Esslingen
Baujahr: 1900
Leistung: ca. 15 PS
Steam rollers were developed and successfully employed during the early 1860s. They are a hallmark of industrialization and replaced the mostly horse-drawn rollers that were used before. Due to their greater strength and much higher weight they permitted a better compaction of the ground surface.
Manufacturer: Maschinenfabrik Esslingen
Year of construction: 1900
Power: approx. 15 hp
Erected by Technik Museen Sinsheim Speyer.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 49° 14.327′ N, 8° 53.922′ E. Marker is in Sinsheim, Baden-Württemberg, in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis. It is
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Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hunting Percival/P66 Pembroke (within shouting distance of this marker); Tupolev TU-134 (within shouting distance of this marker); Lockheed T-33A Trainer (within shouting distance of this marker); Tupolev TU-144 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Tupolev TU-144 (within shouting distance of this marker); MiG-23 ML (within shouting distance of this marker); Canadair CL-215 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); MAN Schiffs-Dieselmotor / MAN Marine Diesel Engine
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
2. The Dampfstraßenwalze / Steam Road Roller and Marker
More about this marker. The static displays and markers are located on the grounds of the Technik Museum. There is an entrance fee to visit the museum and markers.
Also see . . . Steamroller. Wikipedia
A steamroller (or steam roller) is a form of road roller – a type of heavy construction machinery used for leveling surfaces, such as roads or airfields – that is powered by a steam engine. The leveling/flattening action is achieved through a combination of the size and weight of the vehicle and the rolls: the smooth wheels and the large cylinder or drum fitted in place of treaded road wheels.(Submitted on October 30, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 129 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 31, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
