1898 Burrell, 1902 Marshall Compound Engine: Showy Steam Engines from Abroad
The grand “Showman” engines of England are a curious sight to American eyes. Dolled up with brass and nickel-plated embellishments, the contrast to American agricultural engines couldn’t be stronger. And while the engines shown here don’t all qualify as showman engines, they still display a level of showmanship that’s rare in the U.S., but normal in engines made in ...
