Post by: Nick on February 07, 2020, 09:06:27 am
Now to work on the others... ;)
Post by: txlabman on February 06, 2020, 08:11:38 pm
I am going to plan on coming to Leseur and exhibiting.
I hope you and others will come.
Only a 2 day drive for me (1056miles).
Let me know.
Charlie
Post by: Nick on February 06, 2020, 09:05:21 am
LeSueur is about 1 1/2 hrs away, not the biggest show, but well attended and has the dedicated Miniatureland building (which is sadly getting less and less displays) and railroad. This is the show that I was told I was allowed to run on steam (would have to confirm that) and like all shows, air is available... and probably a lot easier, but where's the fun in that ;) LeSueur is also close to the Twin Cities area, and we now have 4 members that I know around there. August 28-30th
http://www.pioneerpowershow.com/show.html
Rollag is well known as the biggest show that everyone in the Midwest wants to attend besides Mt. Pleasant, IA. I have been to both and I thought Rollag was the better of the two. Rollag has a Miniatureland of many 1/4, 1/3 and 1/2 scale traction engines, hay presses and separators... And within Miniatureland they have a building for the smaller models and toys. I have seen Clif Roemmich here many times. Rollag is roughly 5 hrs northwest of me and is the weekend after LeSueur - September 4-7th (Labor Day Weekend)
https://rollag.com
And a show that I have not yet attended but would really like to is Clif Roemmich's "Black Hills Model Engineering Show" in Rapid City, SD. A bit of a drive for me at 8 hrs, but closer than NAMES - September 26-27th
http://www.blackhillsmodelengineeringshow.net
If I do not make it to Rapid City this year, then I will try to make it to the Estevan Model Engineering Show which is just over the Canadian border in Estevan, Saskatchewan and an 11 hour drive. - October 17-18th
https://www.estevanmodelengineeringshow.net
Post by: txlabman on February 06, 2020, 08:08:53 am
That would be a fun time! :)
Let’s make it happen Nick. Maybe we can get Bruce to come too. 🤠
Post by: Nick on February 05, 2020, 10:47:34 pm
Post by: txlabman on February 05, 2020, 01:40:13 pm
Looks like the next Road Trip may be to Minatureland. 🤠
Post by: jkbixby on February 05, 2020, 10:31:25 am
Post by: St Paul Steam on February 05, 2020, 09:58:47 am
Post by: Nick on February 05, 2020, 09:10:57 am
Post by: txlabman on February 05, 2020, 08:57:25 am
It was a lot of work to keep this updated along the way and your feedback kept me motivated to continue the updates.
When Danny settles back to normal activities, hopefully, he will post some of his unpublished video and photos.
Post by: txlabman on February 03, 2020, 09:04:24 pm
Leavin San Antonio at 6:30 am in the morning Scott.
We had a big day with the Alamo Roundup Parade; a Tour of the Alamo; a visit to Paris Hatters; a boat ride on the River Walk and dinner at the Mariachi Bar.
Charlie, that takes major... guts... to ride those longhorns. Great video!
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Hey... I never got to see Danny's hat. I liked his belt.
Also sounded like a great visit to the Alamo.
Thanks again!
Post by: txlabman on February 03, 2020, 09:02:20 pm
Finally found the time to fully explore this thread, and what a treat it was...
Thanks for sharing this epic adventure with us all guys, very much appreciated !!!
Thank you Jan.
Today was a recovery day. I didn’t know what to do with myself.
I did make a replacement piston on my lathe utilizing my tutorial from Danny. 🤠
Post by: classixs on February 03, 2020, 01:00:01 pm
Thanks for sharing this epic adventure with us all guys, very much appreciated !!!
Post by: Stoker on February 03, 2020, 10:52:33 am
Post by: oilfield_steam on February 03, 2020, 07:43:18 am
Leavin San Antonio at 6:30 am in the morning Scott.
We had a big day with the Alamo Roundup Parade; a Tour of the Alamo; a visit to Paris Hatters; a boat ride on the River Walk and dinner at the Mariachi Bar.
Charlie, that takes major... guts... to ride those longhorns. Great video!
Hey... I never got to see Danny's hat. I liked his belt.
Also sounded like a great visit to the Alamo.
Thanks again!
Post by: oilfield_steam on February 03, 2020, 07:19:26 am
Danny and Myriam are alot of fun and Stacie has a new "Dr. Pepper" soda friend in Danny. I hope you made it home to Belgium w/o too much trouble.
Sorry no video of our guests but this video was shot minutes before they arrived. I guess I got busy meeting and greeting all the while keeping a eye on 5 engines on live steam. Charlie did a much better job of capturing a little bit of the day.
And major thanks to the host with the most Charlie. A trip for the ages, but I hope they come back soon!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6gAFTBDGtk
Post by: RedRyder on February 03, 2020, 06:53:58 am
A big thank you, Charlie, for bringing us along for the ride.
What a great adventure!
Danny and Myriam, meeting the two of you was a real treat.
It was an honor to hang out with the 3 of you for a few days.
Following your post Cabin Fever road trip via this thread had the effect of extending the time we spent together.
Awesome!
Gil
Post by: Nick on February 03, 2020, 12:01:58 am
Thank you Charlie and Danny for taking us along on the journey ;D
Post by: txlabman on February 02, 2020, 08:19:21 pm
We departed San Antonio at 6:30 am this morning and arrived at Scott’s house at 9:30 am. We were greeted with 5 steam engines running! Scott and Stacie made the last day of the trip memorable.
A big thank you to Scott and Stacie for their hospitality.
After a few hour visit, I dropped Danny and his wife at the Houston Airport for their flight home. 😢. I then drove the 200 miles to Plano and made it in time for the Super Bowl.
4800 miles and the end of an Epic Road Trip!
I did manage to make a short video. The video only captures a small portion of Scott’s incredible collection. I hope you enjoy it.
https://youtu.be/j5QVBU1BdhI
The End!
Post by: txlabman on February 02, 2020, 06:08:47 am
We put out our camp chairs in a prime spot at 9:30 am for the 11am parade start. We had a comfortable spot to view the parade. It was really fun.
Post by: jkbixby on February 02, 2020, 05:41:11 am
Post by: Nick on February 01, 2020, 11:40:08 pm
Post by: RedRyder on February 01, 2020, 10:34:10 pm
Riding Texas Longhorns down the street... I would never have imagined...! Awesome..!!!
Danny, You look great with that hat...!!!
Gil
Post by: txlabman on February 01, 2020, 10:20:05 pm
We had a big day with the Alamo Roundup Parade; a Tour of the Alamo; a visit to Paris Hatters; a boat ride on the River Walk and dinner at the Mariachi Bar.
https://youtu.be/1zwF1txpWzM
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Post by: oilfield_steam on January 31, 2020, 12:34:11 pm
Post by: Nick on January 31, 2020, 08:53:00 am
Post by: txlabman on January 31, 2020, 08:14:14 am
https://www.officeofsteamforum.com/videos-the-office-of-steam-cinema/weeden-no-33-resurrected-by-danny!/?topicseen
We leave my home today for the Texas Tour culminating with a visit with Scott on Sunday in Houston.
First stop will be the Dr. Pepper Museum in Waco, Texas.
Post by: txlabman on January 27, 2020, 10:25:34 pm
https://www.officeofsteamforum.com/videos-the-office-of-steam-cinema/bing-90642-circa-1909/
Post by: txlabman on January 27, 2020, 11:06:01 am
https://www.officeofsteamforum.com/videos-the-office-of-steam-cinema/carette-twin-hot-air-engine-69422t/?topicseen
Post by: Nick on January 26, 2020, 09:33:21 pm
I bet! My wife has come home many times in the middle of the night from work to find me laying on the kitchen floor filming an engine at ground levelLots of steaming to do over the next five days before our tour of Texas.
A week of steaming at Charlie's, I'm ready to jump in the car and head to Texas! :D
We steamed a bunch of engines today Nick. So much more fun than doing it by myself and talking to the camera. 🤠
I really need to plan a trip to Texas, it would be fun!
Post by: RedRyder on January 26, 2020, 09:16:13 pm
Have a wonderful week of steaming..!!!
Again, it was just plain great having you, Danny and Myriam visit us at the Office of Steam!
Gil
Post by: txlabman on January 26, 2020, 09:02:33 pm
Lots of steaming to do over the next five days before our tour of Texas.
A week of steaming at Charlie's, I'm ready to jump in the car and head to Texas! :D
We steamed a bunch of engines today Nick. So much more fun than doing it by myself and talking to the camera. 🤠
Post by: txlabman on January 26, 2020, 08:58:51 pm
I have to say, it was a real treat to welcome Danny, Myriam(my spelling is likely wrong and many apologies), and Charlie the Wanderer. We had a great visit at the shop, and generous as always Charlie brought treasures from afar. It was fantastic to meet Danny and his wife, and I'm glad they had the time to stay a bit and visit Barber's Museum. Wishing y'all safe travels for the remainder of your journey, and well met.
Thank you for your hospitality Benny!
Post by: txlabman on January 26, 2020, 08:56:25 pm
This afternoon Danny made an expert repair to my Weeden No. 340. I posted a video of the first Steam up in the video section.
https://www.officeofsteamforum.com/videos-the-office-of-steam-cinema/weeden-no-340-first-steam-up-after-repair-by-danny/?topicseen
We steamed a few more engines.
More to come....
Post by: Nick on January 25, 2020, 01:27:41 pm
Lots of steaming to do over the next five days before our tour of Texas.
A week of steaming at Charlie's, I'm ready to jump in the car and head to Texas! :D
Post by: Dr.Rev.DelmarMacReady on January 25, 2020, 10:42:41 am
Post by: txlabman on January 25, 2020, 08:42:16 am
Today, we make the final push for home. Two weeks on the Road and 4,000 miles driven.
Sunday, we will go to Fort Worth for the Stock Show and Rodeo.
Lots of steaming to do over the next five days before our tour of Texas.
Next Friday we will drive to Waco to visit the Dr. Pepper Museum and then on to San Antonio for two days. Saturday is the Annual Longhorn Cattle drive through the streets of San Antonio.
Our final stop will be to visit Scott in Houston and tour his fine collection on Sunday, February 2nd.
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Post by: Nick on January 23, 2020, 09:59:21 pm
Great pics Charlie 8)
Post by: txlabman on January 23, 2020, 09:46:52 pm
https://www.officeofsteamforum.com/videos-the-office-of-steam-cinema/circa-1880-rider-engine-co-6-bore-alpha-type-stirling-engine-running/
Post by: txlabman on January 23, 2020, 07:28:16 pm
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Post by: txlabman on January 23, 2020, 07:24:30 pm
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Post by: txlabman on January 23, 2020, 07:16:48 pm
Post by: Nick on January 23, 2020, 09:21:26 am
Post by: txlabman on January 23, 2020, 08:49:25 am
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Post by: Nick on January 23, 2020, 08:05:06 am
Post by: Nuvolari on January 23, 2020, 07:52:49 am
there where a few things , but not much.
Has anyone ever been to the Iowa store at Le Clair?
what was the experience there???
Post by: SeeSteam on January 23, 2020, 07:42:43 am
Post by: RedRyder on January 23, 2020, 06:58:23 am
Gil
Post by: Nuvolari on January 23, 2020, 04:52:24 am
Then we pressed on to Nashville.
And you can't visit Nashville without seeing some of it's rich music life.
So we visited the Country Hall of fame and Johny Cash museum, and if you like that kind of music it's a must go, we loved it.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49422850547_80621a2be2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iik2AT)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49421475972_373fb9c3ed_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iicYZj)
We also did the Nashville store of one of my favorite tv programs "American Pickers"
The old Marathon factory alone is a Wonderfull side to see…
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49422635016_747d7126f0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iiiVwQ)
The store was smaller than I thought, and Frank and Mike where on the road again the woman behind the counter told me.
But at least this tells me we are going to enjoy more programs on tv…
After we left Nashville on our way out we stoped at the Hermitage, the house of 8th president Jackson.
A real adviser to do if you are in the neighborhood.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49428059326_13a4cefcb9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iiMHZq)
We just crossed the border from Nashville to Alabama on our way to visit Benny, where we just saw one of the steam engines
from the 1960, an atlas B1 rocket, next to the motorway.(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49427808662_260ea309f8_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iiLrtC)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49427807537_fa35e2bda6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iiLr9e)
And an expert wrote a comment on the information table about the moon landing
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49427110453_0634da34fa_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iiGRVx)
Also Benny gave us a warm welcome, and showed us his collection, in the ultimate man cave, again as was Brent's, a super collection.
To be continued…
Cheers,
Danny
Post by: Nick on January 22, 2020, 12:31:26 pm
Post by: txlabman on January 22, 2020, 11:42:29 am
We left Cabin Fever on Sunday, January 19th and made it to Fairmont, WV. We had dinner at Murial’s, the Italian Restaurant where my wife and I went 35 years ago for our first wedding anniversary.
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On Monday morning, we drove to Lexington, KY and Parrallelmotion hosted us for a tour of his amazing collection. As a bonus, we ran a 6” bore Rider (alpha type stirling engine) made by the Rider Engine Co. ca. 1880. The Rider-Ericsson Co. was a later successor company after 1895. It’s probably around 1 hp on a good day.
After saying our goodbyes, we drove on to Nashville where we toured the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Johnny Cash Museum, the Hermitage (Andrew Jackson’s home) and Antique Archeology (American Pickers Store). We finished off the night with a big dinner with two of my friends from Nashville.
Today, we are driving to Birmingham. We are visiting Benny this afternoon and then the Barber Motorsport Museum on Thursday.
https://www.barbermuseum.org/
On Friday morning, we will drive to Memphis to visit Graceland and take in some Memphis Blues with my daughter.
More to come....
Post by: RedRyder on January 21, 2020, 05:55:48 pm
It was awesome meeting you and Myriam and having you both and Charlie visit our home and then hang out at Cabin Fever Expo.
Gil
Post by: Nick on January 21, 2020, 05:10:00 pm
Post by: St Paul Steam on January 21, 2020, 05:47:00 am
Post by: Nuvolari on January 20, 2020, 10:32:56 pm
https://youtu.be/BRCsWcd01i4
https://youtu.be/XCOmvk4YuN0
cheers,
Danny
Post by: St Paul Steam on January 19, 2020, 08:09:59 pm
Post by: txlabman on January 19, 2020, 07:23:37 pm
We made it fro Lebanon PA to Fairmont WV today. We had dinner at a great Italian Restaurant where my wife and I ate almost 35 years ago for our first anniversary.
Tomorrow we will drive 300 miles to Lexington KY for a visit with Brent and then onto Birmingham to visit with Benny.
Post by: Nick on January 19, 2020, 08:14:17 am
Post by: txlabman on January 19, 2020, 06:32:46 am
It was great spending time with Gil, Danny, Brent, Mike, Bruce, Jed, Randy, Stuart, Howard, Doug and many other Steam Friends.
Here is a video of some Forum Members displays:
https://www.officeofsteamforum.com/videos-the-office-of-steam-cinema/cabin-fever-2020-beam-engine-extravaganza-more/
Post by: St Paul Steam on January 19, 2020, 01:58:57 am
Post by: Nuvolari on January 18, 2020, 09:56:20 pm
Charlie is a Wonderfull host to us, and he's the man who made this journey become reality.
So the wife and I, don't know if there are words enough to say how thankful we are, that he's doing this for us.
We also are very grateful to Gil and Simone to take us into there home as guests, and it was a real tread to look at the pearls of his Office of steam.
Gil you got a Wonderfull collection, and we enjoyed every Minuit spending with you and your family…
It was also a great joy, to meet this nice group of members attending Cabin Fever, who made us so welcome to the show.
Guys it was and is an unbelievable beautiful moment and privilege to have met you, we always will remember this…
I hope that it won't be the last time we saw each other, maybe back in the USA or who knows maybe one day in Europe, or better in Belgium…
Should you ever plan to come over, you're always welcome…
Our journey isn't over jet, our host Charlie still has a nice plan worked out for a journey dow to Texas.
We are going to meet few more members, and I'm already looking forward to meet them.
Cabin Fever made my expectations come true, although the interest in type, age, is different to what I use to collect.
This show is a must go to, as the atmosphere, friendliness and people you meet, is beyond words.
I made some photos and videos of the event.
Just give me a couple of days, I've edit everything into one…
To everyone and especially Charlie, a very big "thank you all", we will n not forget this…
Cheers, Danny
Post by: Nick on January 18, 2020, 11:30:10 am
I’ll have to watch the video when I’m inside, but did you happen to add a Russell Snyder distillery? ;D
I did Nick. 🤠
Gil was adding to his war chest for the Cabin Fever Auction. 🤠
Besides the wooden beam, were there any other successful forum member bids at the auction?
Post by: jkbixby on January 18, 2020, 10:23:34 am
Post by: Nick on January 18, 2020, 09:05:49 am
Post by: St Paul Steam on January 18, 2020, 05:44:33 am
Post by: txlabman on January 18, 2020, 12:32:37 am
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Post by: txlabman on January 18, 2020, 12:23:06 am
I’ll have to watch the video when I’m inside, but did you happen to add a Russell Snyder distillery? ;D
I did Nick. 🤠
Gil was adding to his war chest for the Cabin Fever Auction. 🤠
Post by: Nick on January 17, 2020, 03:52:24 pm
"I’ll have to watch the video when I’m inside, but did you happen to add a Russell Snyder distillery? " lol
It's on the far left of the picture, I know Gil had one, and I'm assuming it left with Charlie 8)
Post by: MasonvilleEngines on January 17, 2020, 03:06:18 pm
Post by: Nick on January 17, 2020, 11:39:34 am
Post by: txlabman on January 17, 2020, 11:19:11 am
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https://youtu.be/eA-z9isoclc
Post by: Nick on January 17, 2020, 03:17:53 am
Post by: St Paul Steam on January 17, 2020, 02:40:54 am
Post by: Nick on January 16, 2020, 09:54:57 pm
Post by: RedRyder on January 15, 2020, 06:53:55 am
Post by: Nick on January 14, 2020, 09:42:33 pm
Post by: txlabman on January 13, 2020, 04:56:20 am
Very jealous right now Charlie, I love road trips! and we haven't been on a long one since August...
You will be missed Nick. Just waiting for the sun to come up to start the third leg of the drive.
My goal is to not drive at night. There was a great local restaurant next to the hotel. I had a nice steak and a couple cold local brews.
Post by: Nick on January 12, 2020, 08:07:49 pm
Post by: txlabman on January 12, 2020, 07:24:24 pm
I hope to make it to Hagerstown, MD tomorrow.
A spectacular drive today from Russelville, Arkansas to Knoxville, TN today. Today was the longest pull at a little over 600 miles. The weather cooperated today. 🤠
Post by: Hero on January 12, 2020, 07:03:06 pm
Post by: St Paul Steam on January 11, 2020, 07:04:41 pm
Post by: Stoker on January 11, 2020, 11:41:25 am
Truly hope that your and the Nuvolari's sojourn is both safe and tons of fun!!
Certainly the Office of Steam must be an amazing place to form up in and head out from, as I'm sure Gil will host and guide to perfection!!!
Post by: jkbixby on January 11, 2020, 09:52:06 am
Post by: Nick on January 11, 2020, 09:13:02 am
Post by: Swift Fox on January 11, 2020, 08:30:50 am
Post by: txlabman on January 11, 2020, 07:14:04 am
First leg is only 262 miles to Russellville, Arkansas to visit with some friends.
My goal it to make it to the Office of Steam in Connecticut on Tuesday, January 14th (1362 miles from Russellville).
On Wednesday, January 15th Danny (Nuvolari) and his wife will take a train from NYC to Connecticut for a visit to the Office of Steam.
On Thursday January 16th, we will caravan to Lebanon, PA to attend Cabin Fever from January 17-19th. I am looking forward to seeing all of our Forum Members who will be attending.
Starting January 19th, Danny, his wife and me will be on a tour of the USA with stops to see Benny (Alabama) and Brent (Kentucky), Nashville, the Bourbon Trail, Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum (Maggie Valley, NC) and Graceland (Memphis).
Eventually, we will end up in Dallas for a few days and then a final trip to Austin, San Antonio (to see the Alamo) and then to Houston for their return flight to Belgium.
Updates to follow.....