Steam Traction Archive
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January 1984
SOOT IN THE FLUES
Steam engines were not too popular there because of the lack of water
OLD THRESHERS at 34
Avery has, pressure is limited to 100 pounds
OLD ABE
Old Abe is the famous war eagle of Wisconsin
A TRIP TO THE DOVER STEAM SHOW
Charles worked for the IHC dealer for many years
POSTCARD ENGINE
Monster broke numerous bridges, and culverts, and the likes, and kept a crew busy
SOULE ENGINE & RUSSELL BOILER
Team up in LONG TERM PROJECT
READING IMA AT 99!!!
Thorvald M. Throndson had experience with many engines
1888 ENGINE PROBLEMS IN PENNSYLVANIA
The breaking of bridges under weight of the engines
MONTANA WISDOM ON BOILERS
Montana inspections are based on the ASME Code
THE SKINNER ENGINE
Skinner are probably as well known for their line of marine engines
MACHINERY LIFE
John Deere married Allis Chalmers
PASSENGER TRAINS OF YESTERYEAR
Passenger trains were an essential mode of transportation until after World War II
THE GOLDEN ROLL
George's dream of his life came true when we purchased the Russell 20 HP portable steam engine
COOKING For THRESHERS
Threshers are only ordinary, hungry men after all and just so there is plenty of good
LIVE STEAM
The Magazine also includes news about the hobby and listings of important steam events
POST CARD
A 3x2x3 Dublex Pump made by American Pump Co.
March 1984
SOOT IN THE FLUES
Anna Mae is a retired journeyman machinist.
A Case Rides (and drives) Again!
Case the founder of the J. I. Case Company.
Vintage Steam Engines at Earlton Antique Show
The stockyards were the site of the ninth annual Earlton Steam and Antique Show
MEMORIES
The smoke stack was on the rear of the engine
Two Steam Traction Engines Moved To Spokane
One was a 22 HP Minneapolis belonging to the Druffle family
A Threshing Machine Tragedy
The threshing machines were behind with their work, keeping on much later than in a normal crop year
Full Steam Ahead!
Shenandoah Valley Steam and Gas Engine Association Show in Berryville.
STUMPTOWN SHOW
The steam table was filled with both models and stationary engines.
THE GOLDEN ROLL
Reuben worked most of his life as a heavy equipment operator and farmer.
NEW MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM
The Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum
Cedar Valley Engine Club
Some gas engines from Minnesota were real good additions to the show.
HIGH PRICES PAID FOR STEAM AT OWL'S HEAD
The Owl's Head auction is an annual event
POST CARD
The Haley farm during Steam Plowing Day in 1982
May 1984
SOOT IN THE FLUES
Central North Dakota Steam Threshers Show book
The Great Buffalo Hunt
In all its glory the Buffalo on way to local rally
WHEN WE THRESHED WITH STEAM
The old steam engine days of threshing remain with many a nostalgic memory
CHILDREN'S PEDAL PULL AT R & T
A children's pedal tractor pull was held in Kinzers
Sawyer-Massey
In the early 1860's the company began to make portable steam engines
Old Masters New Masters
Steam and Gas Engine Show
THE GOLDEN ROLL
John became an automobile mechanic
Model Engineer's VIEWPOINT
Another fine show is the Milton, Ontario, Canada show
The Kitten Search
The Kitten business was apparently begun by Florenz in 1868
Rough & Tumble Show
Culinary Museum, for it contains exhibits of all Grandma and Great Grandma's household machinery
PROWLING MINNESOTA
United States south of the Twin Cities
I Was Born in Oklahoma
It is my contention that all makes of steam engines were good engines
POST CARD
Sawyer-Massey 25 HP compound steam traction engines built in 1911 by the Sawyer-Massey Company
July 1984
SOOT IN THE FLUES
Anna mae owned two airplanes a Lincoln Page with Q-X-5 motor. The other one was a Cavalier with a 55 HP Velie motor.
Our Peerless Engine
The engine was free, but some parts were badly worn.
ZZ Geiser # 12478
There were about five bidders bidding on the Geiser.
OLD STEAM EQUIPMENT USED IN CONSTRUCTING THE ASHOKAN DAM
The dam, reservoir and aqueduct is one of the several major reservoirs.
Mansfield That Was reprinted from the News Journal of Mansfield, Ohio
Mansfield is located in a rich farming area.
THE GOLDEN ROLL
Henry was a very active member of the Boonville Old Threshers Association.
AUSTRALIAN Threshing Plant
The threshing plant consisted of a Foden compound 8 HP steam engine
Steam Models at Zolfo Springs Show
The show is primarily a gas engine show.
September 1984
SOOT IN THE FLUES
Mr. Poland reproduced the small Case Eagle in cement or fiber glass
The Last Picture of Swaney's Big Forty
Swaney did a lot of threshing with one grain separator
News From Edaville
Edaville Railroad acquired the tractor from a New Hampshire collector in 1981
Making Baskets With Steam
Two veneering lathes driven from line shafts that cut the staves for the baskets.
I REMEMBER...
Horse Drawn Snow Plows and Snow Rollers
STEAM IN AUSTRALIA:
Brian Burke and John Norris made one compilation in 1978
THE GOLDEN ROLL
Norman built several scale model Case traction engines
Medina County Antique Power Association Tries for New Show Date
The Medina County Fairgrounds will be open for early set-up Friday afternoon and evening
CASE: Memories and a Look Ahead
Dr. Raetz worked for Case
BIRK LOVES A LONG GREEN LINE
Scott Carver Festival for the last seven years
POST CARD
Frick traction engine is one of the last of that kind built by the Frick Co.
November 1984
SOOT IN THE FLUES
8444 was the last to arrive on the scene
Dean Collection Sold at Auction
Dean was elected state senator from Queen Anne's in 1945, and was in office 16 years
KITTEN SAWMILL SHOW
The Kitten saw mill needs about 100 HP to operate so the governor kicks in right away
AUCTION RESULTS AT OWLS HEAD
The Owls Head Transportation Museum in Maine
THE GOLDEN ROLL
Mr. Warner and his wife, Eunice, loved to visit steam shows all over the country
A Boost for the Shows
Steam and gas shows received a big boost from American Way
THE STANLEY STEAMER
The Stanley Motor Carriage Co. was formed in the spring of 1901
Michigan Mine Hoist Named Landmark
Miners had unearthed copper for the Quincy Mining Co. in Hancock
Threshing With Throndson Through the Years:
T. M. Throndson, of Eaton, Colorado, 100 years old in June, has been threshing most of his life
1906 Case Steam Engine
The history of a time when the home and small community were the center of rural life
HAY CREEK VALLEY Fall Festival
The Hay Creek Valley group by Mike McClure and was used to buzz saw wood
POST CARD
The little Frick engine, owned by Harvey S. Hoffman