machine

Photographs of this alleged ancient machine, along with a few related links have showed up in my e-mail. I have not researched any of this, but in case you are interested, there it is... In my understanding, photographs of this machine were provided by this Brad Steiger gentleman. He died in...

I'm trying to figure out who built this machine and when it was actually done. Looks kinda too cool for 1908 IMHO. I'm probably looking it up all wrong but I can't find any info. Official description, "Machine used in Gary W. Va. mine that digs the coal and loads it on the car. With it 3 men...