1875 150 HP C.H. Brown stationary steam engine

(Page 4 of 4)

September/October 2002
By Bob Hungerford 
Article Tools
Print
Comments
RSS
Bookmark and Share

On Dec. 1, 2001, the trailer pulled into the museum and Kent and Ray De Zara and Dick Greene joined the crew that picked up the engine to help with its unloading. Barrett Roofing of Danbury, Conn., donated the crane used to help unload the engine, and with their help the engine was placed on wood blockings and covered with tarps.

RELATED CONTENT

Since then we have reassembled and leveled the engine (minus the flywheels) on wood blocking so we can measure and draw foundation plans. When the frost comes out of the ground next spring, we expect to excavate and pour the foundations for our new exhibit. This engine, which has the largest flywheel of any in our collection, will be placed in the planned 50-foot addition of the Industrial Hall prior to the building of the addition. Many people have given generously, helping pay for moving and restoration costs and volunteering their time. Thanks to all of you, we have moved this engine to our museum, and in the near future we'll have an exciting new demonstration of the power, and the appeal of steam to share.

Contact steam enthusiast Bob Hungerford at: 181 West Main St., Canaan, CT 06018. Contact the Connecticut Antique Machinery Association at: P.O. Box 1467, New Milford, CT 06776 or on the Internet at: www.ctamachinery.com 

Page: << Previous 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Bookmark and Share
RSS | Comments | E-mail | Print

Comments

Add Your Comment

You can use this comment form to enter your personal experiences or additional information and resources that you'd like to share with Farm Collector readers. Your helpful advice will be posted on this page.  E-mail addresses are never displayed on comments, but they are required to confirm your comments.

Line breaks and paragraphs are automatically converted — no need to use <p> or <br> tags.

New to Steam Traction?
Sign up to share comments.
Asterisks(*) indicate required fields.
Name*
Your name appears next to your comment.

E-mail Address*
This will be your login ID.

City State Zip Code

Password*


Confirm Password*

Comments
1500 character limit (Offensive materials and/or spam will be removed, no HTML allowed)
Please Note: Your sign-up must be verified via e-mail before your comment is published.
FEATURED ARTICLES
MOST POPULAR


SUBSCRIBE TO FARM COLLECTOR TODAY!

First Name: *
 Last Name: *
Address: *
 City: *
State/Province: *
 Zip/Postal Code:*
Country:
 Email:*
(* indicates a required item)
Canadian subs: 1 year, (includes postage & GST). Foreign subs: 1 year, . U.S. funds.
Canadian Subscribers - Click Here
Non US and Canadian Subscribers - Click Here

FARM COLLECTOR is a monthly magazine focusing on antique tractors and all kinds of antique farm equipment. if it's old and from the farm, we're interested in it!

Every month Farm Collector brings you:

  • Windmills to cream separators
  • Hog oilers to horse-drawn equipment
  • Implements to engines to farm toys

If it's old and from the farm, we're interested in it!

Be sure to take advantage of the

Square Deal Subscription Program.

No Missed Issues. No Renewal Notices. No Additional Cost

The Square Deal Subscription Program is designed as a paperless transaction with automatic renewals at a preferred low rate. With advanced electronic notification, 100% satisfaction guaranteed and an easy opt-out plan, the Square Deal Subscription Program is the best value, risk free, eco-friendliest way to subscribe. Click here to read our Frequently Asked Questions.