The man above is Carleton Robie, a contractor here in New Hampshire. He was one of many enthusiasts who showed up for an antique engine show last weekend in Dunstable, MA.
These engines were used on farms and other places to power equipment. Power was often transferred by belt as you see here to run sawmills and other devices.
Mr. Robe brought a grinder with him that he used to turn kernals of corn into corn meal.
It looks like life is back to normal there! 👍
We are getting there. An outside event like this where people are at a safe distance is one thing. But if you go inside anyplace – mask on.
Excellent.
Thank you so much.
Great photos! I love to watch these antique machines run.
Me too! A couple of them took a lot of coaxing to keep going.
A century old and still going strong. It takes special people to spend the time and resources to keep these engines of the early industrial revolution going.
I agree. They seem to love what they do.