Motherwell Homestead Threshing

[RG8800]

Took a few pics at the Motherwell Homestead threshing demonstration on Sept. 6. One of the exhibits was this miniature Case steamer. Just like the big ones, even had a whistle :D

[Charlie V]

This brings a whole new meaning to the term "COMPACT TRACTOR', Ralph. I wonder if this was the first one.

Charlie V.

[RG8800]

Charlie I have a feeling this CAse steamer is a fairly recent project. I should have asked the owner but there was so much to see and people to talk to that I didn't get around to it.
I spent a bit of time watching them get this old Hart Parr 30-60 started and lined up to the threshing machine.

[GeorgeBest]

Thanks for posting the pictures!

I think the 30-60 Hart Parr is a great looking tractor. Never really cared that much for the sound of them compared to a big Rumely, but still a neat looking tractor.

[DaveErnst]

George,
I wonder where that minature steam tractor that Bill Ramsden had went. I had my eye on it, but was afraid to ask what he wanted for it. More than $5k undoubtedly.

Dave

[John Hall]

When we went to Mt Pleasant in 1996, it seemed there were at least 20 model steam tractors. They ranged from smaller than a lawn mower to slightly bigger than a Farmall Cub. They had scale-model sawmills they ran with some of the larger ones. I even remember a couple of the tiny ones in the tractor pull--they pulled a sheet of steel with cinder blocks piled on it. Needless to say the little ones didn't blow as many cinders into the crowd as the big ones did!

[Charlie V]

Great pictures of both the Case steamer and the Hart Parr, Ralph. It looks like you had an enjoyable time at a really good show.

Charlie V.