Steam Traction Archive
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January 1978
SOOT IN THE FLUES
The engine and thresher pass the driveway
SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY
The engine ran at more or less constant speed
A WHIFF OF NOSTALGIA
The way out the band melodies were of the quieter kind
MORE EXPERIENCES OF AN OLD TIME IRON MAN
The foreman flew into a rage and ordered my grandfather to roll it
VALVE & RING BLOW
Close the steam-chest drain and open both cylinder drains
COUNTRY ECHOES
The criticisms and comments at our meeting had been sharp and to the point
COLLECTION STEAM AGE ARTIFACTS
Engines were robbed of all removable parts by thieves and vandals
POWER ON THE LAND
The 1900-1945 chapter goes into the matter of war production
AN ENGINE THAT COULDN'T
The inventor was gashed on the forehead
I HAVE AN ABIDING FAITH IN AMERICA
The Eastern Shore Threshermen & Collectors Association near Federalsburg in Maryland
LOOKING BACK
The fire box was so big that there was no room for the cab in the rear
TRI-STATE SHOW
The annual Tri-State Steam & Auto Show
A HOMEMADE STEAM BOAT
The removable wooden cover which can be seen at the bow of the boat
STUMP TOWN 1977
The object of the block race is to see who is able to turn his engine completely around
Rare Turner Thresher
The engine is mounted on the platform at the operator's right
A DREAM COME TRUE
The gear box that helps turn the front wheels came from a Model T Ford
THE GOLDEN ROLL
Neil McClures Baker engine at Mt. Pleasant's Old Threshers Show
SCENES FROM THE FARMERS & THRESHERMEN'S JUBILEE NEW CENTERVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
50 HP Peerless Engines
POST CARD
Transportation Museum is alive and well up here in the state of Maine
March 1978
SOOT IN THE FLUES
The more expectation for tomorrow
The Loss of a Young Engineer
Alvon Strosnider 1898-1922
OCTOBERS OF YESTERYEAR BUSTLED WITH ACTIVITY
The towering frame of the threshing machine
LIVING IN THE DAYS OF STEAM POWER
A section of our state traversed
20th REUNION
Steam Threshers Association Reunion
COUNTRY ECHOES
Walter Christopher sons nine steamers
WHEN A HORSE BEAT STEAM
A new small locomotive
STRATMAN SHOW
Model steam engines and tractors
WOODEN SHILLING WORTH MONEY
The Manners family began its annual task
FIRST ANNUAL HERITAGE & ANTIQUE SHOW
International Gas Engine Show
NORTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS STEAM SHOW
North Central Illinois Steam Power Show
REPORT OF ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF TRI-STATE HISTORICAL STEAM ENGINE ASSOCIATION, INC
The Russell and Company line of machinery
FARM TOOLS THROUGH THE AGES
The techniques of farming
HARRY HOAK'S MEMORIES OF STEAM
Tntroduced revolutionary developments
CHALLENGE OF THE GIANTS
Lake Region Pioneer Threshermen's Association
Century Museum Village and Collectors Association
Antique engine and machinery collectors
MONUMENT TO SHEP A DOG
A true heart-warming story of a dog's
THIRD ANNUAL THRESHING BEE
The Olmsted County Historical Society
MADISONVILLE'S BILLY BYRD IN NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
The Association of American Railroads
Oktober-Fest
Steam and gas units were in operation
THE GOLDEN ROLL
The Threshermen's Reunion and member of the board
SILVER ANNIVERSARY
Tractors and plenty of old equipment
POST CARD
Drive wheel of engine is Case Company set up
May 1978
SOOT IN THE FLUES
The photos that have been printed from the The photos that have been printed from the always draw some comments this letter.
THIRD GENERATION OF STEAM
The old outfit set for some years and one day my father said Let's go get Old Buffalo.
FIRST TRANSCONTINENTAL RAIL LINE JOINED
The engines then backed up to their trains, hooked on and took turns.
A LITTLE STEAM & A LITTLE GAS
The next year my older brother who was about 21 years old.
OLD ABE
The Case Eagle Old Abe is a well known industrial trademark.
NEW SHOW
The lady cooks had the best job because they were inside where it was nice and warm.
COSTLY BUT FUN
The governor is a 1 Judson such as used on some Case engines.
ENERGY STAMPS
Postal officials say their service has a special concern about energy.
COUNTRY ECHOES
The weather behaved quite well for seven days, and we had Mama back home.
STEAMING AND DREAMING IN DAVIS JUNCTION
The people who come to the show are joined by a legion.
THE PORTERSVILLE SHOW
The threshing site was moved down into the shady northwest.
OKLAHOMA STEAM THRESHERS SHOW REPORT
The main building on the show grounds housed food service booths run.
CENTRAL ALBERTA ANTIQUE AND MODEL CLUB
A model T Ford motor and circular saw were used to saw wood for the Case.
HISTORY IN MOTION
The setting for this show, if you can imagine, is picturesque of the Illinois prairie.
THE LYALLDALE WALTZ
Thompson writes a conversational, informal style that keeps you going.
STEAM FEVER
The year was 1802 the brothers Robert, George and Charles.
THE GOLDEN ROLL
The directors, staff members and volunteers of the Western Development Museum.
POST CARD
The thresher was the quietest and smoothest running outfit that they had seen.
July 1978
THERE IS COAL IN OUR FUTURE
The coal and then burn the coal derived liquid fuel in the engines
The Tragedy of John Sadilac
The engine and the front trucks of the thresher were on the bridge
AN ECHO IS SILENCED
Mae Baber, whose columns appeared in Iron-Men Album for many years
16th ANNUAL PLATTE COUNTY STEAM & GAS ENGINE SHOW
The event was the 16th annual Platte County Steam and Gas Engine Show
SOOT IN THE FLUES
The ports that convey steam from the valves to the cylinders can be seen
A HOBBY IS BORN
The model was painted silver, then dabbed with light gray paint applied with steel wool
NAME CHANGE
The steam engines present were of the rare variety
The World's Only Operating Hydraulic Compressed Air Plant
The volume of air is relative to the head or height of drop
NORTHWEST MICHIGAN SHOW
The club tries to make for fun and enjoyment for lots of different folks
OLD TIMER'S REUNION
The wooded grove next to the lake was full of gas engines
STEPHENSON COUNTY ANTIQUE ENGINE SHOW
The club's newly restored 1929 Peter Pirsch fire truck
Eagan Threshing Bee
The Hungry Hollow Club was well represented at the show
THE GOLDEN ROLL
Mr. Pahlman worked as a mechanic in his early life
POST CARDS
The threshing machine may be a Westinghouse also
September 1978
SOOT IN THE FLUES
Started the inevitable explosion
Remembering Our Days With Steam-
Making a hand on the bundle wagon
NEW SHOWS
Clinton County Historical Society
THE MAJESTIC DELTA QUEEN
Strength to enjoy this version of freedom
THE BEST ENGINES OF LANCASTER, PA.
Steam Engine and Boiler Works
THE HISTORY & FEATURES OF THE MAGIC AGE OF STEAM
Coal-burning Auburn Valley Railroad
SHOW REPORT ON THE 29TH CENTRAL STATES THRESHERMAN STEAM SHOW, PONTIAC, ILLINOIS
Are You a Steam Engine Man
BELDEN VILLE STEAM REUNION
Annual Steam Threshing Days Reunion
Hayride: Courtesy of our Reeves
Pioneer Engineers Club of Indiana
A. W. STEVENS CO.
The manufacture of portable and traction engines
STOOMWALSEN CLUB NEDERLAND
The British Ambassador
ANTIQUITIES, PET DEER, ABOUND AT SHELMAN FARM
Kentucky for the use of their story
Wheat Haritage Engine and Threshing Co. 1978 SHOW
Restored 1917 Republic truck
THRESHING CREW COOK
An earlier generation as the beanery
4TH ANNUAL MID-OHIO VALLEY STEAM AND ANTIQUE POWER SHOW
The nearly perfect combination of engine
THE GOLDEN ROLL
The various steam engine shows
POST CARD
The predecessors of the present Caterpillar Tractor Company
November 1978
STEAM CAN MAKE WARM FRIENDS
The various historical shows featuring agricultural machinery
MY THRESHING CAREER
Dad went to tractors as steam was on its way out
OZARK
The 1977 National meeting held at the Ozark showgrounds
SOOT IN THE FLUES
people's ideas of improving and enlarging hand tools to animal power
SURPRISE VISIT BY VETERAN BOATMAN
The steel hull still looked like it would keep out water
The Injector and Hi Troubles
The younger people who are restoring old engines and building models
Cales from England & An Old Driver
The first of his experiences which he has related to me
DIGGING BY STEAM THE FARMER'S ROLE IN THE MAKING OF AMERICA
Steam-powered agriculture in the 19th and 20th centuries
MARK TWAIN THRESHERS SHOW REPORT
Earl's exhibit was an exhibit of Leonard Stroup of Pilot Grove
TWO STORIES
The annual threshers meetings, arguments, actual threshing
STEAM ENGINE: 'BIG TEA KETTLE ON WHEELS'
Robert Most collects steam engines
THE GOLDEN ROLL
American railroads were introduced by Union Pacific
POST CORD
A good fuel for these old timers