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The original Woodward VR 5000 series governor (serial number 4015) in the Jordan Hydro Power Plant.

The Woodward VR 5000 series governor (serial number 4015) in the Jordan Hydro Power Plant..jpg Sectional view of the Woodward governor installed in the Jordan Powerhouse.ThumbnailsThe Woodward VR 5000 series hydraulic water wheel governor system installed in 1918.Sectional view of the Woodward governor installed in the Jordan Powerhouse.ThumbnailsThe Woodward VR 5000 series hydraulic water wheel governor system installed in 1918.Sectional view of the Woodward governor installed in the Jordan Powerhouse.ThumbnailsThe Woodward VR 5000 series hydraulic water wheel governor system installed in 1918.

This governor was installed in 1918 and was in continuous operation until 1964 when the entire power plant was shut down (46 years of service). This picture was taken in 1986 on Brad's first tour of property. History in the making!

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