Steam Traction

Reader Contributions: Case Steam Engine and Reeves Steam Engine

By Anna Mae
Published on September 1, 2001
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C. A. Hamann's 32 HP J. I. Case pulling a 12 bottom John Deere plow.
C. A. Hamann's 32 HP J. I. Case pulling a 12 bottom John Deere plow.
Photo: Gary Yaeger
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Side view of the junked Case steam engine.
Side view of the junked Case steam engine.
Leonard G. Klima
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A 32 HP cross compound Reeves engine pulling a Reeves steam lift plow in Montana's Judith Basin.
A 32 HP cross compound Reeves engine pulling a Reeves steam lift plow in Montana's Judith Basin.
Gary Yaeger
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Head-on view of Leonard Klima's junked Case steam engine.
Head-on view of Leonard Klima's junked Case steam engine.
Leonard G. Klima
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R. A. Chapin's 110 HP Case steam engine pulling a 10 bottom plow.
R. A. Chapin's 110 HP Case steam engine pulling a 10 bottom plow.
Gary Yaeger
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R. A. Chapin's late model 32 HP U.S. c.c. Reeves tractor on the belt.
R. A. Chapin's late model 32 HP U.S. c.c. Reeves tractor on the belt.
Gary Yaeger
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Reeves steam engine pulling a Reeves steam lift plow and cook car.
Reeves steam engine pulling a Reeves steam lift plow and cook car.
Gary Yaeger
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R. A. Chapin's 40-120 HP Reeves steam engine pulling a 14 bottom John Deere plow.
R. A. Chapin's 40-120 HP Reeves steam engine pulling a 14 bottom John Deere plow.
Gary Yaeger
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R. A Chapin's 40 HP U.S. Reeves steam engine pulling grain to market.
R. A Chapin's 40 HP U.S. Reeves steam engine pulling grain to market.
Gary Yaeger
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Reeves tractor and steam lift plow, watering and coaling up.
Reeves tractor and steam lift plow, watering and coaling up.
Gary Yaeger
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Reeves and 40-65 Reeves gas tractor, taken during WWI at Pownall, Montana. Note flag and Square Butte in the background.
Reeves and 40-65 Reeves gas tractor, taken during WWI at Pownall, Montana. Note flag and Square Butte in the background.
Gary Yaeger
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Reeves tractor and steam lift plow breaking sod in Lindsay, Montana.
Reeves tractor and steam lift plow breaking sod in Lindsay, Montana.
Gary Yaeger

The Case steam engine has always been a topic of interest to IMA readers. This month two readers had contributions. Along with his most recent letter, our faithful friend Gary Yaeger of Whitefish, MT sent a couple Case pictures and a slew about Reeves steam engines. He says:

‘I have not had time to write a decent letter for some time. I decided to send some pictures that can be woven into pages with a description. This way, I won’t let down the friends who are expecting something from me.

‘I got some nice pictures taken in the Geraldine area of the Judith Basin in Montana. I am also including a postcard picture from Lindsay, Montana.

‘I promise more before too long. I do have a very busy summer scheduled. I am ready to retire and play with steam, unrestricted!’

And we have this from Leonard G. Klima of Sacramento, CA:

‘My are pictures of an old Case in a yard with other old equipment. It still has a lot of valuable parts for any restorer. I feel bad when I see a once great piece of equipment that has died a horrible death, perhaps never to run again.

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