Tuesday Torque II: Why Two IHC Tractor Lines?

 Very intersting, Merle!

Tuesday Torque: 1912 Hart Parr

 One of three, 40 HP. Oldie but Goodie! Thanks, Merle!

Country Joe McDonald...

 ...passed away Sunday, March 8, at age 84. Country Joe was at Woodstock, and that is where he became a solo artist when he was asked to get on stage and take up some time.  He performed his famous cheer and the Fixin' To Die Rag, featured in the film and on the LP of Woodstock.  

During the 1970s he recorded his War War War album, but never performed it for audiences.  It didn't sell well, and in later years when people wanted it, it was not available.  Joe tried to get his publisher to reissue it, but they weren't interested, so he recorded the whole album again, live, in Canada in 2007.  It is a fine album, and you can listen to the songs on YouTube.  It was for sale on Joe's website, and I don't think you will be able to get it now that he is gone. Country Joe was a good guy.

Here is the 1970 recording of the Man From Athabasca, and the 2007 live recording.

Weekend Steam: 1915 Triple Expansion Engine

 Merle spotted a beautiful 1915 vintage triple-expansion marine engine that resides in a museum. It's turning, but no steam.  This engine replaced the original engines in the 1863 ironclad, HMS Scorpion. It's a beautiful piece of machinery.

And, here is an operating triple expansion engine in the SS Jeremiah O'Brien, one of the two surviving Liberty Ships from World War II.  About 200 of these engines are sitting on the ocean floor.

The Third Deer Will Test Your Eyes!

 I was seeing two deer until I was ready to hit the Export button, when I saw movement from a third.  See how long it takes you to see it!

Wednesday Windage: TC Contender

Tuesday Torque II: Big Bessemer Go-Buggy!

 Thanks again, Merle! I would be nervous riding the front end of this contraption!

Tuesday Torque: Cam-Stopper

 Merle sent a rare one. Cam Stoppers had a different method of governing the engine speed.  I have heard of them, but have never seen one in the flesh. Thanks, Merle! Even today, engineers are trying to find the perfect engine design.

Weekend Steam II: No. 1 Stirling...

 ...worked from 1870 to 1917. The first and last of its kind. Thank You, Merle, for sending this one!

Weekend Steam: Steam Lorries!

 Steam lorries made a few appearances in the Iron Men Album many years ago, but if you didn't take that magazine, you probably never heard of them.  Great machines! Many Thanks to Merle for spotting this vid!