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October 2, 2000
May 9-10, 2003
 Spring Steam-Up is a special event each year at Rough and Tumble. It's time to get the steam engines out of hibernation and fire them up. Normally, the Steam-Up includes plowing by steam traction engines as well as a large parade and tractor pull. While the 2003 event did not get completely rained out as the Spring Pull event did, it was unfortunately affected by wet grounds from the week's rain as well as showers off and on during the event itself.Nonetheless, many visitors came to see the Steam-Up and had a good time, especially enjoying the opportunity to view the Stationary Steam and Gas Engines exhibits and the Model Shop and Blacksmith Shop, all of which are protected from the weather. (See the Photo Albums page for links to prior years' Spring Steam-Up events for photos of previous plowing activities.)Click on any link below to see the photo, or Start Here and click the "Next Photo" link on each page to page through all 75 photographs in order.You can return to this page from any of the photo pages. Remember our Tips on viewing Photo Albums
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Steam Traction Engines - Several Steam Traction Engines were in operation for visitors to see as well as the Baker fan and saw mill.
- Several Fricks and R&T's Baker build steam in the morning
- Topping up the water tank
- Work on this Peerless draws a lot of attention and advice.
- It looks like a new whistle is being installed
- Wet weather may have prevented plowing and pulling,
but it did not silence the daily "noon whistle blowing". - Allen Samuelsen and Butch Biesecker (center) confer about
Allen's Autman powering the saw mill - Making kindling from saw mill scrap to get boiler fires going
- Amos Zimmerman's 1/2 scale Case powers the scrap saw
- Butch Biesecker and Norman Gay on Butch's
Keck-Gonnerman power the Baker fan - The Peerless shown earlier now sports two whistles
Stationary Steam Museum - Regardless of the weather outside, the stationary steam museum is always fascinating end enjoyable.
- Art Driedger, Jr., a retired history teacher, explains the
steam powered Hoisting Engine to curious visitors - The Hoisting Engine was built in 1900 by the
American Hoist and Derrick Co, St. Paul, MN.
(More info on the Hoisting Engine is provided with the photo.)
- This 90 degree pulley system differs from a pinion gear
mechanism by reversing the rotation direction of the output side - The pulley system is shown with it's vertical cylinder
steam engine power source - A visitor studies one of the many stationary steam museum exhibits
- Two visitors examine the York Ammonia Compressor.
(More info on the compressor is provided with the photo.) - This 1901 18x10x12 Fire Pump was manufactured by
the Warren Steam Pump Company - A visitor ponders the Stationary Steam Museum's exhibits
of steam engines and equipment - Two visitors examine the 1894 Wetherill Corliss
steam engine with its intricate linkages - John Johnson lubricates the Corliss 18"x48" steam engine
while visitors look on - The 365 HP Corliss with its 12 ft diameter flywheel is the
largest stationary steam engine in the museum - The timing mechanism of the huge Corliss
- A portable engine from a steam driven carousel
restored by John Telford.
Gas Tractors - Many gas engined tractors and engines are running during Spring Steam-up, and many others are available for viewing in storage sheds as they wait for John Deere Day and especially the Threshermen's Reunion in August.
- The Moline Gold Collectors Association tent and exhibits
- The Moline Gold Collectors Association exhibited this
1952 Minneapolis Moline Avery Model "V" - The Waterloo Boys Two Cylinder Club of SE Pennsylvania sold
raffle tickets for this year's tractor, a 1952 Model MT - This immaculately restored Farmall 200 glistened in the rain drops
- Here's more of the 1955 Farmall 200 owned and
restored by Gladysz Farms, Terryville, NY - This John Deere Model D is especially unique because...
- ... it was original factory paint was red.
- Phares Stauffer used his John Deere Model 520 to turn over the old Model D.
- Cruising the steam area on Donald Miller's 1936 Farmall F-30
- Nevin
Brubaker's Model "T" tractor conversion
rolls out of its trailer - Another view of Nevin's Model "T" tractor conversion
(More info is included with this photo.) - A stubby International Model I-12 with roller traction
- A colorful IHC Mogul Type C
- A partially disassembled Rumely waits for some TLC
- A Buffalo Springfield gas powered roller
- The 1952 Minneapolis Moline Avery Model "V"
leads the short parade around the grounds.
(The main track was too wet for this year's parade.) - Richard Talone on his 1927 John Deere Model "D"
- Dave Payeur on the Waterloo Boy's Waterloo Boy
- This clean John Deere Model "L" is looking for a new owner
- Limited visibility did not keep the Fertility Flyer from flying low
Model Shop and Blacksmith Shop - One of the highlights this year was the demonstrations by tinsmith Win Harrison in the Model Shop, with one of his creations the prize for the Blacksmith Shop's raffle.
- The Model Shop is always a home to good conversation and...
- ...magnificent working models of engines and equipment
- Win Harrison, Tinsmith, demonstrated his skill by making
civil war era candle holders in the Model Building. - Many visitors were eager to learn more about Mr. Harrison's trade
- Here are examples of Win Harrison's creations
- The miniature working models in the Model Building
drew a lot of attention - The Blacksmith Shop was a great area to stay dry and
watch artists at work - Al Stephens shapes iron while...
- ...the forge and bellows heat another piece
- Held by her mother, Sarah Awckland draws the winning
Blacksmith Shop raffle ticket from the can held
by Al Stephens - Sandy Jenkins was the lucky winner of the lamp
made by tinsmith Win Harrison
Railroads and Other Scenes - Both the Shay RR and the Little Toot RR were in operation during the Steam-Up and had plenty of business. Other scenes show that the weather did not keep exhibitors and visitors from having a good time.
- Rough and Tumble's "Auto Haus" is always home to story telling
as well as fine antique automobiles - Maynard Shirk entertained with his home-made steam calyopi
- During the Steam-Up, a crew hauls the panels for the
new Rough and Tumble billboard sign for installation.
- The Shay awaits passengers at the station
- Checking the linkage of the Shay tender
- The Shay is underway for a trip around the grounds
- The Shay RR was a great way to see the grounds, rain or shine
- Dave Supers, Jr. takes kids young and old for a ride on the Little Toot
- Spencer Duncan discusses Little Toot with young Dave Supers, Jr.
- Allen Gruber listens to Jim Conte while Barry Sheinin looks on
- Mary Wilfred cleaning pans and Ralph Arment preparing sausages
with Diane Myer looking on in the R&T Kitchen. - Rick and Carol Wood serving customers at left while Jerry Myer
cooks hamburgers and hot dogs in the R&T Kitchen. - Two youngsters examine a demonstration cistern
- Two youngsters cruising the show using "Dad Power"
Pedal Pull - Like the other events, the pedal pull was somewhat reduced in scale, but it was great fun for the youngsters who participated and those who watched.
- A youngster strains for an extra few inches in the pedal pull
- After getting starting instructions, she is pull'n hard
- Two more pedal pullers
- Two more pedal pullers
- Two more pedal pullers
- Two more pedal pullers
- Two more pedal pullers
Tips on viewing Photo Albums
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