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2019 Rushville Pioneer engineers reunion steam show
« on: August 05, 2019, 08:27:04 pm »
Hello folks, its been a busy last 4 days for me as I've been displaying at my local 2019 Rushville Pioneer reunion steam show, this is a grand farm tractor type show with many steam tractors (25-30) and tractor games, plowing, dyno testing....ect.
I put on a model steam show in the back of the heritage building which house the line shaft powered tools,.
here is my display...



the parade of tractors they have @ 2pm every day.

#1 video



#2 video



Old combustion tractors



Steam tractors powering a planer & sawmill + a good shot at the 110HP Case



some miniature tractors



Len S.... forum name (Enginefan2) came all the way from Michigan with his lovely wife Ruth , I was able to get a photo with Len, we visited several times over a couple of days.



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Re: 2019 Rushville Pioneer engineers reunion steam show
« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2019, 05:02:46 pm »
What a great steam rally, and a truly superb model display that you have put on there Bruce.

Really Special ... that ought to be good for recruiting new folks into the hobby!
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Re: 2019 Rushville Pioneer engineers reunion steam show
« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2019, 05:16:59 pm »
Quite an impressive display you have there Bruce!!  8)  You must keep very busy at the show!

Good to see Len and Ruth made it as well
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Re: 2019 Rushville Pioneer engineers reunion steam show
« Reply #3 on: August 06, 2019, 06:40:04 pm »
Hey Bruce, you put on a one-man model steam engine show...!!!


Very nicely done....!!!


And thanks for putting up all the great videos.


Nice to see Len and Ruth made it, too!


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Re: 2019 Rushville Pioneer engineers reunion steam show
« Reply #4 on: August 06, 2019, 07:35:55 pm »
You look like you certainly had an enjoyable time Bruce and thank you for sharing with us.
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Re: 2019 Rushville Pioneer engineers reunion steam show
« Reply #5 on: August 10, 2019, 05:07:44 pm »
Wow, the most impressive display of any shows I've been to! Very cool.
The hot rodded Jensen's are a cool touch.

Do people know they can purchase Wilesco, Mamod, or Jensen new? I remember being surprised twenty five years ago that I could. I also wonder if you had new ones for sale there if they'd sell? I just think really don't know.

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Re: 2019 Rushville Pioneer engineers reunion steam show
« Reply #6 on: August 10, 2019, 06:23:57 pm »
Wow, the most impressive display of any shows I've been to! Very cool.
The hot rodded Jensen's are a cool touch.

Do people know they can purchase Wilesco, Mamod, or Jensen new? I remember being surprised twenty five years ago that I could. I also wonder if you had new ones for sale there if they'd sell? I just think really don't know.
most people never ask if these steam plants are still available (they just enjoy them), they don't care that much. I had a "for sale" table 4 yrs ago but didn't move much.
thanks for the nice comments.
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Re: 2019 Rushville Pioneer engineers reunion steam show
« Reply #7 on: August 11, 2019, 07:48:26 pm »
Bruce, your contributions to the Reunion Show are wonderful...I lost count of how many Jensen's you had working away.  A really grand show!!!

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« Reply #8 on: August 11, 2019, 07:58:23 pm »
Bruce, your contributions to the Reunion Show are wonderful...I lost count of how many Jensen's you had working away.  A really grand show!!!

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thanks Rog, the Pioneers Engineers reunion show & I have a good relationship & I am very fortunate to have the whole back room to display my steam toys,& talk to the hundreds of folks who come through in 4 days (many are regulars ) & I especially like engaging the children with the saw mill & pencil sharpener who all get to operate it, from 18mo. to 92 yrs old this year. this is one of the biggest live steam tractor shows in a tri state area & attracts people from far & wide.
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Re: 2019 Rushville Pioneer engineers reunion steam show
« Reply #9 on: August 12, 2019, 09:49:52 am »
Way to go Bruce!

I definitely have this show on my bucket list.

I really enjoyed your videos and applaud you for all of the work to create this world class steam display.


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Re: 2019 Rushville Pioneer engineers reunion steam show
« Reply #10 on: February 14, 2021, 10:11:13 pm »
Just had to give this one a bump for those who haven’t seen it before. I cannot believe the show you put on it that first video Bruce!!  8)
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« Reply #11 on: February 14, 2021, 10:36:20 pm »
Just had to give this one a bump for those who haven’t seen it before. I cannot believe the show you put on it that first video Bruce!!  8)
Your very kind Nick , I watched it again myself & it made me really miss putting on the show last year.
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Re: 2019 Rushville Pioneer engineers reunion steam show
« Reply #12 on: February 14, 2021, 10:38:47 pm »
Thanks for reviving the thread Nick, just enjoyed it whilst having an arvo coffee.
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Re: 2019 Rushville Pioneer engineers reunion steam show
« Reply #13 on: February 20, 2021, 07:50:53 am »
Just had to give this one a bump for those who haven’t seen it before. I cannot believe the show you put on it that first video Bruce!!  8)

Agreed Nick!

Is this show on the calendar for 2021?

Now that I have the vaccine, I am itching for a road trip. 🤠

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Re: 2019 Rushville Pioneer engineers reunion steam show
« Reply #14 on: February 20, 2021, 08:52:15 am »
Just had to give this one a bump for those who haven’t seen it before. I cannot believe the show you put on it that first video Bruce!!  8)

Agreed Nick!

Is this show on the calendar for 2021?

Now that I have the vaccine, I am itching for a road trip. 🤠

I’m ready to travel the whole country after this past year!
Nick