Steam Traction Archive
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January 1986
SOOT IN THE FLUES
The whole philosophy of earthly discipline
Old Threshers at 36
Thirty sixth annual Old Settlers and Threshers Reunion
1923 Case #35637 Restored
65 Case cab to build a new one to original Case dimensions
MUSEUMS, COLLECTORS & RECORDS
20 HP Waterloo traction engine after receiving mechanical restoration
MAHLON GIFFIN:
Taking Time, Enjoying Life
Three Generations OF STEAM MEN
1916 Gaar Scott 25 HP double cylinder butt strap thick boiler
Engine Prices at Ford Museum
Stem gas will hold the catalog and record of prices paid
Waterloo Engine
Waterloo engine won the Johnston & Holt Trophy for best restored steam engine
When Steam Was King
The steam engines and saw mills that were already on hand for the show
TETON SHOW IN MONTANA
Larson's sawmill was set up by the club in 1984.
Steam vs. Diesel
OLD SMOKEY DIALOGUE
Irish Show Report
Steam and gas tractor rally at Littleton
The Auction
Over 200 steam whistles sold at the auction.
THE GOLDEN ROLL
Mechanical contrivances, especially steam locomotives and traction engines held a special fascination
POST CARD
Threshing at Don Irwin's farm east of Grass Lake
March 1986
SOOT IN THE FLUES
Engine was always in the ground level blowing dirt and chaff.
Gaar-Scott Restoration
The engine has a Baker piston valve and was in bad need of repair.
Butterfield's Big Case
On August 16-17,1986, the Butter-field Threshermen's Association will have their 20th anniversary show.
What Do You Think?
The early models of the 32 HP engines had a two speed gear and a flat topped dome.
GEORGE WHITE & SONS COMPANY
COVER STORY
ANTIQUE ACRES
The Antique Acres show was held the 22, 23, 24, and 25th of August.
The Smithburg Steam & Craft Show
A large crowd attended in the Smithsburg Steam and Craft Show.
OLD SOUTH FARM DAYS
Danny plans to open his farm to the public again this March 15th and 16th.
THE GOOD OLD DAYS
Steam shows are exciting events and attract huge throngs, reminding us of the good old days.
THE GOLDEN ROLL
Lyle had a loving passion for steam engines and saw mills.
Of Steam Shovels and Operators
The steam shovel a small shovel used primarily for road grading.
Celebrating A Case Delivery In 1909
The arrival of a Case outfit in Yorkville
The History of a Foundry
A foundry was built beside Otter Creek in Mildmay, Ontario in 1877.
Farming Methods & Farming Machinery
The steam traction engine reached the height of its popularity in 1912.
POST CARDS
9 HP Case is the smallest steam traction engine built by the J. I. Case Co.
May 1986
SOOT IN THE FLUES
Roy was a man of many talents
Everything You Wanted To Know About Steam Engines. But Were Afraid To Ask!
The class consisted of five nights of classroom work
THE GALICK BROTHERS & THE OSGOOD No. 985
Steve firmly established that he would take care of preparing the shovel for movement
Award Winning Case Engine
Miller bought the engine in 1960 at Little Falls
Return To Grandpa's Day On The Farm
The show strives for realism rather than mammoth size
GOLDEN SPREAD ANTIQUE MACHINERY SHOW
The Show was held September 21-22, 1985 in the Texas Panhandle
STUMPTOWN STEAM THRESHERS
Stumptown Steam Threshers Reunion held on September 7 and 8, 1985
The Pumper That Could
The pumper was bought in the late 1890's
Flossie or the Tractor?
Bud Jr. learnt all about this stuff in some school
BIG BEST STEAMERS
The museum loaned the big Best for the annual Bull Whackers Jubilee
Centennial Celebration of the Founding of The Minneapolis Threshing Machine Co.
The city of Minneapolis, Minnesota was known as the leader in the manufacture of agricultural implements
Farmers' and Threshermen's Jubilee Quilt Show
Over 20 steam engines will be on display demonstrating threshing
Of Steam Shovels and Operators
The throttle had a special bypass that would leave the hoisting engine
Article In March/April Issue Draws Heated Response
The accident occurred on July 17, 1971
Threshing Day
Labor day weekends became the annual showcase for their efforts
MOVING ON WITH STEAM
The steam run-about was built over a several year period by Joe Grivetz
THE GOLDEN ROLL
Walter was a founder and the first president of the Maryland Steam Historical Society
ADVANCE ENGINE
10 HP Advance steam traction engine no. 2898 was built in 1895
International Steamboat Society
The International Steamboat Society was conceived and initiated in 1984
POST CARD
Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion in Rollag
July 1986
SOOT IN THE FLUES
Description about locomotives and engine
Loved and Fond Memories
Grand engine had worn out two Nickels and Shepard separators
LOOK, MANO HANDS!
Advertising gimmick used by old time tractor representatives
National Pike Club Alive and Well
The National Pike Steam, Gas and Horse Association is alive and growing.
KEYSTONE DRILLER
Keystone driller was constructed in 1879
Dad's Threshing Days
Dad bought a 1923 Ford truck, which had been damaged in a fire
ON THE MOVE
During the festival approximately three hundred and forty people were involved
REEVES OVER A CANYON
Story about a perfectly good Reeves steamer that was destroyed as a publicity stunt
THE GOLDEN ROLL
Avalyn was the secretary to the Marion County Steam and Gas Engine Society, Inc.
Wisconsin Steam Antique Engine Club
Wisconsin Steam Antique Engine Club, holds its shows each year at the Calumet County Fairgrounds in Chilton
Of Steam Shovels and Operators
Wooden plug to fit the inside of the throttle steam line on the hoisting engine
Thank you, Reiner
Getting the repiping and the repainting done on the Baker
Letter to a Steam Buff
Farm was steam engine headquarters and many engines started from there
POST CARD
Gaar-Scott engine, owned by T. S. Baughman of Clinton
12 ANNUAL OLMSTED COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY THRESHING SHOW
Show include steam plowing and threshing, antique gas tractors and engines
September 1986
SOOT IN THE FLUES
The Sweepstakes and Gold Medal at Brandon and the Bronze Medal at Winnipeg in Canada
STEAM DOWN UNDER
New Zealand was originally discovered by the Dutch sea captain Abel Janszoon Tazman
J. C. Hoadley & Co.
The Hoadley became something of a generic term for portable steam engines
A CHAPTER OF DON'TS
The steam boiler the first thing required is an unceasing watchfulness watch-care
My little 1 /2 size Engine
Howard Mickelson participates every year in the Greenridge Steam and Gas Show
MY TWO BAKER ENGINES
Baker uniflow valve, purchased from Hugh Hartzell of Union City
Remington Ice Machine
The engine and ammonia compressor were mounted on a common cast iron base
J. I. Case Collectors Association Formed
The Darke County Steam Threshers Association show in Greenville
MODEL BEST
The tractor was run at the Branch #2 of the Early Day Gas Tractor Association show
THE GOLDEN ROLL
Ralph was a steam engine man from the first school
POST CARD
The near engine is an Aultman-Taylor, and has a 12 stroke by approximately a 10 bore
November 1986
SOOT IN THE FLUES
A typical farm wagon the back wheels contain 14 spokes and the front wheels 12
CONNECTICUT ANTIQUE MACHINERY, INC.
A Club History
ENGINE SHOW/HORSE SHOW
One of the most popular and fascinating elements of the steam show was a full-size sawmill
The End of an Era
Harry had worked on boilers and engines all his life
British Steam Engine Recognized As First Boulton and Watt with Parallel Motion
The parallel motion mechanism is the critical element
STEAM ON THE FARM
Steam made all the difference in taking agriculture out of the old days
School Days
Over 1000 students attend mini threshing bee
Redlin Really Likes To Get STEAMED UP!
The top speed of Steamer is 2 miles per hour
30 Special or 40 HP Undermounted Avery ??? Case Engines, Model T Fords, and Katy Hat Steam Domes
Case engines were made of the very best steel
ENGINE IN THE BEARTOOTH
Arnold George runs a hunting camp in the fall, and he found the engine
THE AWESOME POWER OF STEAM
When Arthur Dutch Drury's Engine Blew Up
THE GOLDEN ROLL
Herman was a farmer and thresher man in the popular Rumely Oil Pull days
ENGINES OP CHANGE AT SMITHSONIAN
Steam was elemental to the Industrial Revolution
STATIONARY ENGINE SOCIETY FORMED AND GROWING
The purpose for the Society is to build a roster of individuals
ROUGH & TUMBLE 1986 Report
Oliver and Hart-Parr were in the center ring with Mr. Woodward
POST CARD
Watertown steam engine built in the 1800's in Watertown