Drilling, Splitting, Cutting, And....

 Back To The Old Grind!

Weekend Steam III: Norfolk and Western 611

 Nice Short, Merle!

Weekend Steam II: Newly Restored Reading And Northern T-1 2102

 Merle sent a great link for the newly restored 4-8-4 engine, and it is beautiful! Thanks for spotting, Merle!

Weekend Steam: The Smallest Railroad With The Heaviest Locomotives

 Go to Youngstown, Ohio this weekend for a special treat; ride on the J & L Narrow Gauge (2 feet) Railroad! This is a heritage railroad where you can ride behind an 0-4-0 steel hauling Porter locomotive. Read about it on  Facebook, and on the railroad's website: J&LRailroad.

Rollag Kinetics

 You keep your head on a swivel while looking around at steam shows. Something is always on hte move. Here are some of the sights at Rollag, Minnesota.

Shelling The Corn!

 Susan got to take a ride today while our farmer shelled corn. It is always a good time. Next will be the beans, then the second crop beans. 

Steam Powered Merry Go Round At Rollag

 Steam powered, with a real band organ supplying the mood music!

Tuesday Torque: Have You Seen An Oiler Like This One?

 This oiler was a first for me. It's ingenious, and fascinating to watch.

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Chopping Is Close To Grinding....

 This is the machine that will chop your ensilage and put it into the silo. This is a mystery to folks who have never been around a farm, so it is well worth watching. Keep your clothing and hands away from the moving parts!

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Back To The Old Grind!

Weekend Steam II: Engine 353 At Rollag!

 No charge to ride the train around the grounds at Rollag. Your gate fee takes you all the way! It is best to be there on Friday, and ride then, because the train will be packed Saturday and Sunday.