Original Steamer Photos

[Ned]

I believe this is an Avery 5-10

 

[Ned]

I really wish this was in better shape but it's a train load of new Russell steam engine out in Oregon I believe we were able to make out in the writing at the bottom 1887

 

[Ned]

Early Case outfit probably late 1880s or 90s

 

[Ned]

Avery Montana special. Supposedly they were built a little heavier for plowing ( I believe)

 

[Ned]

Unsure of the make of this truck

 

[Ned]

Early Russell steamer and threshing machine. Maybe the same size as Clayton's engine?

 

[Ned]

Rare Avery truck. The tin between the two men above the rear wheel says Quaker

 

[Ned]

This is a big ZZ Peerless 120hp. Threshing in Ransom co about 1920. I believe this one came from the Lisbon ND area

 

[bobmitch]

I think the Avery that fell through the bridge is an 18 or 20. The big Avery has a distinct curve in the large casting supporting the front of the boiler. also the one on the flatcar, same. Very short pipe between front of preheater and inlet in boiler. You can see the difference on the Avery moving the building. 30 or 40 for sure!

 

[Ned]

I think the Avery that fell through the bridge is an 18 or 20. The big Avery has a distinct curve in the large casting supporting the front of the boiler. also the one on the flatcar, same. Very short pipe between front of preheater and inlet in boiler. You can see the difference on the Avery moving the building. 30 or 40 for sure!

Jim once told me there was a difference in the number of spokes in the rear wheels but I forget how many on which engine.

 

[DOXEY41]

Thread 179 bottom picture the young man looks like Noah? Love the pictures keep them coming.

 

[cadams]

Threshing rig, likely on the John Arves farm by Litchville,ND.

 

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[Ned]

Are those relatives of yours? I noticed the same name on a few of them

 

[cadams]

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This is a page from the 1970 Central ND Steam Threshers Reunion booklet of New Rockford, ND.
Same engine, similar hay/water wagon, same crew?

 

[cadams]

Are those relatives of yours? I noticed the same name on a few of them

Not related. They are different harvests for the same family, to the best of my knowledge.

 

[cadams]

Here is a photo that may be from the Valley City area.