Steam Engines

The steam traction engine hobby, past and present


Steam Engines Past and Present

 

Explore articles from Iron-Men Album and Steam Traction about steam traction engines past and present:

• Company History: Researched articles about the manufacturers of steam traction engines.

• Collections: Take a tour of private steam traction engine collections.

Geiser Peerless Steam Engine Ad
Robert T. Rhode
A vibrantly colored advertisement for a Geiser Peerless steam engine.
Did Case consider a 120 HP traction engine?
Steam Traction staff
Recent information suggests the company at least toyed with the idea of producing a 120 HP traction engine.
1924 15-45 HP Farquhar Model K
Jack C. Norbeck
The Farquhar is a single-cylinder, double-geared, independent-mounted traction engine.

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