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From Rust To Run

By Ellis L. Birkey

Fisher, Illinois, 61843

It all started one fine spring morning when a decision was made to visit a fellow engine collector, who lives at Russellville, Missouri, about 35 miles from our cottage, on the Lake of the Ozarks, where vacation time is divided between fishing and engine hunting.

Arriving at the Basil Amos farm, one wouldn't have to look twice to see a fine collection of restored gas engines. Basil just doesn't pass up any old engines, no matter what shape they are in. That is why there was an old rusty and broken pile of iron laying under a tree. As I was trying to read the nameplate, Basil asked if I ever saw an engine sold by the Lansing Company? I said "no, but if I had that pile of iron home I would restore it. What do you think." Basil said, to my surprise, he said "if you will restore that mess I will give it to you. I should have used my eye...

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