Took a few pics at the Motherwell Homestead threshing demonstration on Sept. 6. One of the exhibits was this miniature Case steamer. Just like the big ones, even had a whistle

This brings a whole new meaning to the term "COMPACT TRACTOR', Ralph.  I wonder if this was the first one.

Charlie V.

Charlie I have a feeling this CAse steamer is a fairly recent project. I should have asked the owner but there was so much to see and people to talk to that I didn't get around to it.
I spent a bit of time watching them get this old Hart Parr 30-60 started and lined up to the threshing machine.

Thanks for posting the pictures!

I think the 30-60 Hart Parr is a great looking tractor.  Never really cared that much for the sound of them compared to a big Rumely, but still a neat looking tractor.

George,
I wonder where that minature steam tractor that Bill Ramsden had went. I had my eye on it, but was afraid to ask what he wanted for it. More than $5k undoubtedly.

Dave

When we went to Mt Pleasant in 1996, it seemed there were at least 20 model steam tractors. They ranged from smaller than a lawn mower to slightly bigger than a Farmall Cub. They had scale-model sawmills they ran with some of the larger ones. I even remember a couple of the tiny ones in the tractor pull--they pulled a sheet of steel with cinder blocks piled on it. Needless to say the little ones didn't blow as many cinders into the crowd as the big ones did!

Great pictures of both the Case steamer and the Hart Parr, Ralph.  It looks like you had an enjoyable time at a really good show.

Charlie V.