Steam Traction
Farm Collector November 2009 November 2009
volume 12, issue 4


On the cover: A 1944 Allis-Chalmers M7 snow tractor, lovingly restored by Richard and Peg Liekweg.
Photo by Bill Vossler. 

features
Snow Job: Allis-Chalmers M7 Restoration Snow Job
Iowa couple tackles restoration of rare Allis-Chalmers M7 snow tractor.
By Bill Vossler
Gaggle of Gas Engines Gaggle of Gas Engines
Baraboo show delivers varied interest.
By Leslie C. McManus
On the Trail of the Elusive Haas Tractor On the Trail of the Elusive Haas Tractor
Collectors search for clues to short-run line.
By Jerry Schleicher
Lincoln’s Farm Legacy Lincoln’s Farm Legacy
Rural roots influence president's character, political agenda.
By Dale Jensen
Horse-Drawn Heritage Horse-Drawn Heritage
Ohio collector concentrates on buggies and wagons.
By James N. Boblenz
Dad’s Insurance Policy Dad’s Insurance Policy
Simple solution delivered peace of mind.
By Dale Geise

departments
First Things First Things
Photographs and memories.
By Leslie C. McManus
Between the Bookends Between the Bookends 
New releases offer comprehensive resource for collector, restorer, enthusiast.
Letters to the Editor Letters to the Editor
Recognize this grain mill head? • Mighty Mite garden tractor info needed • Fergie article brings back memories • more  
Firsthand: Rating steam engine horsepower Firsthand 
Rating steam engine horsepower.
By Gary Yaeger
What-Is-It? What-Is-It?
Answers to the mystery tools in September 2009’s issue.
Sprouts Sprouts
A place for kids.
Let's Talk Rusty Iron Let’s Talk Rusty Iron 
Horse-operated farm machinery going strong.
By Sam Moore
   


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