Minneapolis Steamer - Olsen Pioneer Park, Kalispell, MT - Old Tractors on Waymarking.com

Get to Olsen Pioneer Park by heading east from Highway 2 on Pioneer Road at the north end of the Kalispell Airport for about a mile, then south on Helena Flats Road, at which time you'll see the park on your right.

Manufactured by the Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company, this steamer appears as though it is fired up every fall for the Threshing Bee. It has all its accessories, canopy, water tanks, etc. and looks ready to go. This is Engine Number 8398. This is not one of the larger engines that the company made, as they made some really big ones before they switched over to the manufacture of internal combustion engined tractors.

This one is one of a pair of steamers that were in the park on the day we passed by.

Each year in early September the Northwest Montana Antique Power Association holds an Annual Threshing Bee.
This event features steam threshing, steam plowing, antique tractors and engines, daily Parade of Power, shingle making, miniature steam train rides, running sawmill, music and entertainment. Lunch available and handicap transportation on grounds. Pets allowed in camping area only.
From Visit Montana

Engine Type: Steam Wheel Type: Steel Make: Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company Model: Not listed

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