AMONG ELMER’S SOUVENIRS

By Staff
Published on July 1, 1964
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This engine ran every day at the New York State Fair in a circle without going out of its original tracks.
This engine ran every day at the New York State Fair in a circle without going out of its original tracks.
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Showing the Steering Arrangement
Showing the Steering Arrangement

An engine with several unusual features is the one that was made
by The Birdsall Company of Auburn, N. Y. I have always liked the
looks of this engine and owned one which was built in 1904.

Take a look at the unusual features. First the steering
apparatus. This is what we call an automobile steer. However, it
was made before the Auto. Perhaps in the late 1880’s. I have

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