It is pure joy, to me, to ride or even just watch a steam locomotive. Watch the driving rods and valve gear doing their thing. A great machine. Not like these diesel-electrics that just sit and whine.

Worked on a steam thresher when I was a bit younger. Actually a thresher powered by a Case steam tractor. Didn't think it was much fun then, but I'd sure like to do it again.

Bob S.