Models help keep steam engine interest alive
The size of model engines is the primary factor making them popular.
Tracing the development of steam engine
The history of steam engines as we know them begins in the mid-1600s, which appears to be an interesting period both politically and scientifically.
New communication methods for old iron
The advancements of technology have made it possible to watch foreign and domestic steam shows on the computer.
Steam-loving people, railroads under steam and steamed food
Not too many steam power shows in the winter, so it's a good time to think back (or plan for summer).
Some background on homemade steam engines
We spent the past several articles reviewing many of the engine makes from various places in the U.S. and Canada. At shows you will...
History of rallies and American steam shows
Check out Tom Downing's comparison between British rallies and American steam shows.
What are the reasons for having a steam show?
Hello again, all you steam engineers and old iron enthusiasts. Have you been to a show yet this year ? Sam Moore told us...
Does priority count? New Year’s Day event beginning of show season
We are starting out the new year with some material on show schedules, not necessarily steam, but engines none the less.
Foundry patterns still valuable to collect
The show season is well underway for 2015 with some of the early and well known shows in the past, or upcoming. Since I...
Summer shows and the ‘stuff’ we accumulate
A four-day show rarely gets four good days in a row, but the last of July/ first of August weekend brought just such good weather to us at Portersville, Pennsylvania.
