Threshing always popular at Northwest Pa. steam show
Steam Engine Show features threshing, baling and sawmilling.
The history and success of Keystone Steam Drillers
(Editor’s note: Additional information about the Keystone Driller Company was published in a column in the Dec. 12, 2013, issue.)
Hello again steam enthusiasts. I...
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...
British steam magazine offers ‘rally’ insight
There are differences between English and American steam engine clubs. Here's a look at British steam magazine Steaming and some English engines.
New communication methods for old iron
The advancements of technology have made it possible to watch foreign and domestic steam shows on the computer.
Off-season activities to take up time
Hello again Steam enthusiasts. I hope you are all managing to keep warm in this frigid weather, if by steam or just hot air.
Fowler’s Chapter Three: Story of the Steam Plough Works
I finally got the time needed to review the latter chapters of Michael Lane’s Story of the Steam Plough Works, which is a history of the Fowler Works of Leeds England.
Old photos are record of harvesting and life
I have mentioned a few times doing a bit of research for this series of articles. This time the whole process began with the...
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.
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.
