I just happened upon this video, and I scrolled through it to see what the marvel was, and it is pretty neat. This is an amateur travelogue video, and it is entertaining if you like out of the way places. If you don't, scroll over to the 21:30 mark to see the big pumping engine. Five Million gallons per day from 1500 feet is remarkable, I'd say. It was retired in the 1930's, and a building was installed to protect it fifty years later. Be sure to read the comments. John in Philly looked up some fascinating information about this big engine.
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Friday, September 29, 2023
No Guarantees
We wait. We "co-own" Mina with a friend who raises Schips for show. We have been trying to produce a litter for several years without success. Two weeks ago we had semen overnighted from a champion stud in Texas for artificial insemination, and now we are waiting. In two weeks we will have an ultrasound done to see if it took.
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Monday, September 25, 2023
Tuesday Torque: Leon Bollee La Voiturette
Wow, 1897! The engine originally had a hot-tube ignition! Impressive pick, Merle! This little car was in one of the shorts we posted last week. This video has an interview providing useful information.
Sunday, September 24, 2023
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Weekend Steam II: Farquhar Traction Engine At Tuckahoe, Maryland
We've never been to Tuckahoe, Maryland, Merle, but it looks like it would be worth the drive! Thank You!
Weekend Steam: Unusual Steam Vehicles
Merle found some machines that I have not heard about before. The persons who compiled this collection didn't do a perfect job, but there are some interesting machines. The helicopter series has some shots of gyrocopters flying by, and Jay Leno's fire engine is propelled by a 20 liter four cylinder internal combustion engine. There are some neat things to see, though, so don't let the inconsistencies bother you. Many Thanks, Merle, for spotting!
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