Steam shows: The times they are a changin’
I suppose this title can be applied to most any area of human endeavor but if we are thinking of steam engines and steam shows, which is my usual field, many details come to mind.
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...
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.
Music is a good addition to steam shows
Fairground organs, as big as a truck in some cases, make quite a sight at a steam shows, especially if there are eight or 10 in a row.
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...
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...
New communication methods for old iron
The advancements of technology have made it possible to watch foreign and domestic steam shows on the computer.
Threshing always popular at Northwest Pa. steam show
Steam Engine Show features threshing, baling and sawmilling.
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.
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.
