What’s that worth? Value is in the eye of beholder
This material is the result of some of that inspiration that we all get on occasion. As usual, I’m not sure just what happened...
New communication methods for old iron
The advancements of technology have made it possible to watch foreign and domestic steam shows on the computer.
Road trip in the good old days was a little bumpy
Recently, I was looking at a picture of a sod house in Colorado where a local family stopped for overnight on their move West....
Watching old iron from afar in digital age
Improved technology provides better communication media, and a way for Tom Downing to watch steam shows from afar.
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).
Fowlers of Leeds to World War I
Today I want to tell you a bit more of the great British Steam Engine and Cultivating Machine Company based on Michael Lane’s book The Story of The Steam Plough Works that was published in 1980.
Models help keep steam engine interest alive
The size of model engines is the primary factor making them popular.
Some practice with the English steam engines
Hello again steam enthusiasts. I have been taking advantage of the cold snowy weather to sort out some of the papers and magazines in...
The tractor and engine show season is starting
Well I got a few good comments on the two articles I did featuring two British companies, namely Garretts and Wallis and Steevens and...
The history of steam engines: Who made them?
When I started this series of articles many years ago, I featured the specific properties of various makes of engines in several articles. Since...
