In Merrill they were holding a fair with steam, diesel and gas farming machinery.
Sure, anyone can go to car shows...how about a good wax job on your antique tractor?
This mammoth steam tractor is from a company I'd never heard of...Russell & Company. They made steam traction engines in the 1800's until about 1940. This tractor was running while we were there.
Here I am sitting on a weighted trailer that increases the weight as it is pulled forward. The steam tractor that pulls it the furthest... wins.
The entrance to the Lava Beds.
The scenery was outstanding.
We have been to many lava beds in the west and it seems the biggest pull here is that they have over 700 caves to explore, if you have good feet and knees...neither of which I have.
On the way home we drove through Tulelake, California and spotted this great old caboose from a train company new to me...Modoc Northern Railroad. You won't see cabooses anymore, most railroad companies have eliminated them. Unfortunately, this company was only in business for three short years with a total of 160 miles of leased track.
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