Colorful beast of steam

Falstaff · Jun 24, 2007, 08:42 PM

**temeteus82** · Jun 24, 2007, 09:11 PM

Jeff do you know how old that steam tractor is?

Falstaff · Jun 24, 2007, 09:48 PM

I am afraid not, perhaps manufactured at the turn of the century I think, it was part of the exhibit of working steam at the show, all the machines were perhaps 50 to 100 years old.

procupine14 · Jun 25, 2007, 01:57 PM

Where I live there is a sawmill that still uses those for some of the heavy lifting around. Mostly they do it for show, however, it is an interesting thing to watch.

Falstaff · Jun 25, 2007, 08:44 PM

it is a pleasure I cannot express in mere words, but the rumble of heat, forcing water to expand within the cylinder, moving the armature, rolling the pin, moving the great iron beast forward, and then nimbly, quietly and confidently controlled with the eyes, wisdom and confidence of the engineer. To restore, build, and control this giant is a source of pleasure, and demonstrates the place where man made a mighty leap forward not so long ago....in my memory, and in the minds of those that have come before us.

GutterPunk · Jun 26, 2007, 05:08 AM

dood thats so cool. Nice gallery Jeff!

Falstaff · Jun 26, 2007, 07:15 AM

Thanx Greg, btw, they used these quite a bit in Nebraska too!!

Jun 24, 2007, 08:42 PM	#1
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Jun 24, 2007, 09:48 PM	Thread Starter #3
Falstaff Old Codger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USAFA Posts: 19,048 Rep Power: 207	I am afraid not, perhaps manufactured at the turn of the century I think, it was part of the exhibit of working steam at the show, all the machines were perhaps 50 to 100 years old. __________________ "Inspiration is always a surprising visitor."

Jun 25, 2007, 08:44 PM	Thread Starter #5
Falstaff Old Codger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USAFA Posts: 19,048 Rep Power: 207	it is a pleasure I cannot express in mere words, but the rumble of heat, forcing water to expand within the cylinder, moving the armature, rolling the pin, moving the great iron beast forward, and then nimbly, quietly and confidently controlled with the eyes, wisdom and confidence of the engineer. To restore, build, and control this giant is a source of pleasure, and demonstrates the place where man made a mighty leap forward not so long ago....in my memory, and in the minds of those that have come before us. __________________ "Inspiration is always a surprising visitor."

Jun 26, 2007, 05:08 AM	#6
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Jun 26, 2007, 07:15 AM	Thread Starter #7
Falstaff Old Codger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USAFA Posts: 19,048 Rep Power: 207	Thanx Greg, btw, they used these quite a bit in Nebraska too!! __________________ "Inspiration is always a surprising visitor."

Jun 25, 2007, 01:57 PM	#4
procupine14 Why is it Beeping!?!?! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA, Missouri Posts: 1,400 Rep Power: 58 System Specs	Where I live there is a sawmill that still uses those for some of the heavy lifting around. Mostly they do it for show, however, it is an interesting thing to watch.