In the era where WMSTR ideally takes place, the blacksmith was one of the most important guys in town. I don't think it was coincidence that the large steam tractors were made out of iron and steel
Here is a picture of a younger blacksmith hard at work at the '06 show. Note the coal fire and the vertical steam engine in the background.
Here is a picture of a younger blacksmith hard at work at the '06 show. Note the coal fire and the vertical steam engine in the background.