1881 Westinghouse Traction Engine - First Run in 20 Years

Here's a look at another recent accomplishment here at Schurman's Iron Ranch. We recently convinced Alan to restart work on his 1881 Westinghouse Traction Engine. It is serial number #391 and it is the earliest known Westinghouse Traction Engine. This video is from our annual steam powered playday where we managed to get this engine running again for the first time in over 20 years. It took some messing with the timing before we got it turning. It's still missing several major components but we were able to rebuild enough of it in time to turn the engine over under steam. We intend to have the engine largely done by next year and moving under it's own power.

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