Why Michigan?

By Dawn M. Somers
Published on September 1, 1990
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Members cleaning the flues on one of the large steam engines on display at the 19th annual LaGrange Engine Club Show.

17837 Lindenwood Rd. Lindenwood, Illinois 61049

Could someone please explain to me why the state of Michigan
holds such an appeal to steam enthusiasts in the North Central
United States? The barometer effect it exhibits indicating the
changes in steam land are baffling. We’ve made many
acquaintances and gained many friends from our travels to steam

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