A steam shovel is a large steam-powered excavating machine designed for lifting and moving material such as rock and soil. It is the earliest type of power shovel or excavator. Steam shovels played a major role in public works in the 19th and early 20th century, being key to the construction of railroads and the Panama Canal.
The development of simpler, cheaper diesel-powered shovels caused steam shovels to fall out of favor in the 1930s.
Expanding railway networks, in the US and the UK, fostered a demand for steam shovels. The extensive mileage of railways, and corresponding volume of material to be moved, forced the technological leap. As a result, steam shovels became.
Please note that this kit is not a toy and can only be used to a limited extent. Please keep the items away from small children under 6 years old. It involves breaking off small parts and being swallowed. We declare the model as a puzzle or decoration
Description:
Material: 4mm wood
Dimension approx.: 62 x 18,5 x 42 cm (L x W x H - depends on position of the boom)
Boom length 47,5 cm / total hight of rear upper frame 28,5 cm
Weight approx: 2.0 kg
Content: 1 x lasered kit with 271 parts / assembly instructions
74.57 USD
74.57 USD per set
Shippingtime:
ca. 3-4 days