This is our first attempt at a catalogue for readers of Iron-Men
Album and Gas Engine and all other persons interested in steam and
gas on the farm and elsewhere.
We will revise and expand as necessary. Your suggestions are
welcomed. If you have or know a book that you feel others would
want to read, tell us about it.
Cost of the catalog per single copy is 10 cents, to defray our
expenses in preparing it. For 1974,that’s just a postage stamp.
It is included in the magazines as a bonus.
Gerald Lestz, Editor & Publisher, Stemgas Publishing Co.
MAGAZINES
IRON-MEN ALBUM — Historical magazine about steam, founded by
Rev. Elmer L. Ritzman. Stories on collectors of steam farm
machines; ads for annual reunions of steam and threshermen’s
groups; stories about them; how-to-do-it information for restorers;
ad exchange for parts, and items wanted and for sale; and lots of
pictures. Six issues a year, -$5.00 in U.S.; $5.50 in Canada.
GAS ENGINE MAGAZINE — Everything about gas
engines, founded by Rev. Ritzman — history, how-to-do-it, advice
for collectors and news of reunions; ads of items for sale and
wanted; technical information; and many pictures. Six issues a
year, -$4.00 in U.S., -$4.50 in Canada.
STEAM ENGINES
A SIMPLE HISTORY OF THE STEAM ENGINE
By J. D. Storer
Development of steam engine from early 18th Century through
1960s; 130 illustrations; nearly 200 pages -$8.95
AN ALBUM OF IRON MEN CARTOONS
By Roy Glessner
You will be delighted with this little book of cartoons and will
want to share it with your friends. Senior citizens will reminisce
with the nostalgic portrayal of the good old days. 8×5-1/4
paperback-$1.00
AULTMAN & TAYLOR MACHINERY CO.
Reprint of 1919 – 64 pages 55th anniversary catalog. Many
illustrations-$2.50
THE CASE CATALOG – 1909
Reprint of 67th annual catalog. 64 pages-$4.00
CASE THRESHING MACHINERY CATALOGUE 1915
Very informative text and dozens of good illustrations, reprint
– 87 pages-$4.50
CLARKE SCHOOL OF TRACTION ENGINEERING
Prt XII – Valve Gears & Reversing Mechanism 5-1/2 x8 —
PAPERBACK-$1.50
CORNELIUS AULTMAN
By Lorin E. Bixler
The main purpose of this book is to acquaint the steam hobbyist
with the headaches and the joys that are connected with the
building of the old time threshing machinery. We are sure that in
another 50 years we will have to explain to the young folks the
work of the thresherman and this will help do it. 5-1/2 x8-1/2
paperback-$2.00
DAYS OF STEAM AND GLORY
By Dana Close Jennings
Centering on Western U.S. with many pictures-$1.00
EARTHMOVING VEHICLES
Edited by-Bart H. Vanderveen
Pictorial survey and history of these giants, dating from
1800′ s -196 photos, 64 pages- $5.95
FACTS FROM THE FIELD
Reprint of 1914 Case Catalog; 16 pages- $1.50
FARM STEAM SHOWS USA & CANADA
By Dana Close Jennings
Many pictures of steam threshing bees in a giant book –
467 pages- $12.95
HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN STEAM FIRE ENGINE
By William T. King
Here is information on every steam fire engine built in the
U.S.A. from the Paul R. Hodge engine of 1840-41 which was sabotaged
by jealous firemen. 30 photos; illustrations; 160 pages 11 x 8-1/2
paperbound – $4.00 (now out of print-we have a few in
stock)
JOHN DEERE TRACTOR MODEL D.
Reprint of 18 1930 booklet, 20 pages- $2.25
OLD FARM TRACTORS
By Philip Wright
A great British book about the history of tractors; 49 photos,
28 drawings, 77 pages- $7.95
STEAM ENGINE GUIDE
By Prof. P.S. Rose
All the facts on the way an engine works, and how to adjust.
Good for study and reference; reprint of Threshers School of Modern
Methods, popular in the American Thresherman 1906-1910, 5-1/2 x
8-1/4 paperback, 119 pages- $2.00
STEAM ON THE ROAD
By Wise
Spectacular chronology of steam vehicles; fascinating text; 96
pages; over 110 illustrations, 40 in full color -$3.50
STEAM POWER ON THE AMERICAN FARM
By Prof. R. M. Wik
214 pages of interesting historical matter; oldtime pictures; 73
pages of notes and bibliography -$9.50
TRACTION ENGINES AND STEAM VEHICLES IN
PICTURES
By Anthony Beaumont
Describes in detail and illustrates the products of more than 20
manufacturers from the years 1880-1947. Wonderfully captures the
massiveness, power and singular beauty of these machines. 112
pages, 113 illustrations -$11.95
TRACTION ENGINE TROUBLES
This little book is dedicated to all poor mortals who have been
vexed at times with the infernal cussedness of inanimate things. A
reprint from the Question and Answer Department of the American
Thresherman and put into book form in 1909 -5-1/2×8-1/2 paperback
-$2.00
TRACTION ENGINES IN REVIEW
By Barry J. Finch
Covers portable, agricultural and plowing engines; motor
tractors; light locomotives, and others; 53 photos; other
illustrations, 250 pages -$8.50
GAS ENGINES
SMALL GASOLINE ENGINES TRAINING MANUAL
By Ted Pipe
Whether the reader is a homeowner, service apprentice or student
planning a career in engine servicing this volume will prove
valuable. It details every significant design used on both domestic
and foreign-made small engines currently sold in this country. Will
establish a foundation for the reader in theory, design and
operation of small gasoline engines. Complete with more than 400
illustrations, many enhanced by color to show exactly what happens.
-$6.95
SMALL GASOLINE ENGINES – Student’s
Workbook
Goes with the Manual; very helpful in review of the material –
64 pages – softbound -$1.95
SMALL ENGINES SERVICE MANUAL
9th edition
Only engines of less than 15 cubic inch displacement are
contained in this manual. Helps service all engines used on lawn
mowers, garden tractors, karts, scooter, cycles, tillers, etc.,
over 40,000 maintenance and repair facts! More than 800
illustrations; 328 pages -8-1/8×11-1/8 softbound -$4.95
GAS ENGINE GUIDE
A lesson course on the gas engine; most complete and
understandable book we have seen on the early gas engine – formerly
Gasology -$2.00
TRACTOR OPERATING BOOK AND DIRECTORY
By C. DeSparks
C. DeSparks, a tractor ‘trouble shooter’ who ran a
business correcting troubles for tractor owners -144 pages
-$2.50
TRAINS
A LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER’S ALBUM
By George B. Abdill
An education in railroad engines by an engineer, fascinating for
everyone -$4.00
BALDWIN LOCOMOTIVE WORKS
Collector’s reprint of scarce work, illustrated catalogue
-$10.00
(now out of print – we have a few in stock)
BUSTED AND STILL RUNNING
By Edgar T. Mead, Jr.
The famous two foot gauge railroad of Bridgeton, Me.;
illustrated with over 40 rare photos, track layouts, locomotive and
car plans. 5-1 / 5 x 8-1 / 2 paperback -$2.95
THE CROOKEDEST RAILROAD IN THE WORLD
T.G. Wurm-A.C. Graves
Mt. Tamalpais and Muir Woods, Ry, Calif., 108 illustrations, 2nd
edition, 6×9 -$4.75
THE LIMA SHAYS ON THE GREENBRIER
By Cheat & Elk Railroad Company, Kyle Neighbors’
Paperback booklet of pictures of engines, etc. used on the G. C.
& E. Railroad lines. The booklet is dedicated to all men who
ever worked for G.C.&E. Railroad, the W. Va. Pulp and Paper Co.
and the Mower Lumber Co.- -$1.00
LITTLE RAILWAYS OF THE WORLD
By Frederic Shaw
Miniature public railways from all over the world, 246
illustrations -$6.00
THE LAKE SUPERIOR IRON ORE RAILROADS
By Patrick C. Dorin
The World’s Heaviest Trains; describes the Iron Ore hauling
railroads of the Lake Superior, 8-1 /2 x10-1 /2 hardcover
-$10.95
LOCOMOTIVE ADVERTISING IN AMERICA 1850-1900
A new book and a new facet of American Railroad History;
probably the most colorful period in the history of American
Advertising. The collection includes early illustrated ads for
locomotives, cars, lighting and general railroad equipment –
paperback -$1.25
LOGGING RAILROADS OF THE WEST
By Kramer Adams
Researched details of early engine types; a complete roster of
western logging railroads- $4.00
MA & PA–A HISTORY OF THE MARYLAND & PENNA.
RAILROAD
By George W. Hilton -$5.00
O & W
By William F. Helmer
The long life and slow death of the New York, Ontario and
Western Railroad -$6.50
A large Wallis. The turkey under the crankcase is full grown.
This tractor was cranked from the back and was a very nice running
tractor.
THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
By Edwin P. Alexander
A pictorial History of America’s greatest transportation
system. The text traces the various developmental phases in a lucid
and informative way. 7-1/2 x10-1 /2 -$2.98
THE RAILROAD THAT DIED AT SEA
By Pat Parks
The Florida East Coast’s Key West Extension; variously
called ‘Flagler’s Folly’, ‘The Overseas R.R.’,
the ‘Eighth Wonder of the World.’ -$3.50
RAILROADS IN THE WOODS
By John T. Labbe Vernon Goe
Logging, the men and their equipment – 440 pictures, railroad
-$10.00
RAILROADS OF THE BLACK HILLS
By Mildred Fielder
A story of Lead, Deadwood and Rapid City, South Dakota — of the
mines in the Black Hills and the railroads that built them. You can
‘hear Little Betsy come screeching through Gold Run Gulch’
as you read. 8-1 /2 X10-1/2 hardcover -$4.00
RAILWAY PASSENGER TRAVEL – 1825-1880
A book of stories and pictures about the trials and tribulations
of early passengers — the development of coach and Pullman
luxuries up to 1880, paperback -$1.25
REPAIR PARTS FOR SHAY GEARED LOCOMOTIVES
Just what the title implies, a parts book for the old-time
locomotives. This should be of interest to all railroad buffs,
paperback -$3.00
STREAMLIMED STEAM
A pictorial review of streamstyled steam locomotives of 36 U.S.
and Canadian Railroads, paperback 11×8-1/2 -$3.00
Steam Passenger Service Directory
TRAIN WRECKS
By Robert C. Reed
Grim echoes followed the first casualties of the early trains.
Robert Reed tells an absorbing story of wrecks on the right-of-way
that brought on horror articles, songs and scare sketches,
frightening travelers -$7.95
TRAIN WRECK
By Wesley S. Griswold
16 vivid narratives, the story of nineteen appallingly
destructive wrecks which spurred the invention or adoption and
enforcement of railway safety devices and rules. Illustrated with
contemporary engravings and photos- -$5.95
THIS WAS RAILROADING
By George B. Abdill
An historical collection of rare photos and true stories about
the tracks, trains and trainmen of the Pacific Northwest including
Northern Calif. 8-1/2×11 hardcover -$4.00
STEAM PASSENGER SERVICE DIRECTORS
Incl. Electric Lines & Museums – next printing 1974
-$2.00
AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM DIRECTORY
3rd edition -$1.75
AUTOS 1906 – 1912
The Great Arrow
Over 150 illustrations of cars such as Marmon, Maxwell, Pierce
and many others, radiators and bonnets, cut-away of a 1911 mode, 48
pages 6×9- colorful papercover- $2.98
AUTOS 1900-1905
M. Mayborn-T.W. Mayborn
44 different makes; 88 automobiles illustrated; 48 pages, 6×9;
colorful paper cover, ads selling the ‘idea’ of the auto,
as well as the cars themselves -$2.98
AUTOMOBILES & AUTOMOBILING
A collectors book if there ever was one! An exemplary history of
the early days 1900 to 1940. The whole story of the world’s
automobiles — excitement, danger, genius, comedy and brilliant
design of the cars. 120 candid photos plus excellent text. Sale
item: formerly -$35.00-now -$14.95
At left is a 6 HP Imperial sold by the T. Eaton Company. At
right, a 5 HP Galloway and a John Deere 1-1/2 HP which are part of
my collection. Excuse the background.
BUY AN ANTIQUE CAR
Floyd Clymer- Scott and Margaret Bakley, a handbook for those
interested in the world’s most fascinating hobby 5-1/4 x 8-1 /4
paper- $3.00
THE CLASSIC 30’s
First Airflow ads, introduction of the Mercury and much more,
full color cover, 104 illustrations, 52 pages 6×9 -$2.98
EARLY CARS
By Michael Sedgwick
Covers the period 1769-1930 – with informative text and 144
excellent photos – 35 in full color -$2.95
FORD MODEL ‘A’ ALBUM
Floyd Clymer and Leslie R. Henry
Over 250 photos, charts of all model ‘A’ cars and body
styles; interesting articles by experts – trucks, parts, and
accessories, 8-1I4 x 10-1/2 -142 pages – paperbound -$3.50
HERSHEY, PA.
The World’s Largest Antique Auto Show- $2.95
THE MODERN STEAM CAR AND ITS BACKGROUND
By Thomas S. Derr
With a supplement on Historical steam cars by Floyd Clymer, 160
pages 100 illustrations 5-1 /4 x 8-1 /4 paperback -$2.00
MODEL T MEMORIES
By Les Henry
Floyd Clymer’s 1908-1927, including the Ubiquitous Model T,
8-1I4 x 10-112 – 109 pages -$2.00
FLOYD CLYMER’S
Motor Scrapbooks:-
Volume #1 -$1.50
Volume #2 1.50
Volume #3 2.00
Volume #4 1.50
Volume #5 2.00
Volume #6 2.00
Volume #7 2.00
Volume #8 2.00
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON STANLEY STEAMERS
1920
The information contained in this folder is from original
Stanley Steamer literature and data contained in the Steam Car
Edition of Floyd Clymer’s Historical Motor Scrapbook- $1.00
THE ROARING 20’s
The long sleek and powerful models with sweeping fenders,
sloping windshields and recessed spare tires; over 100
illustrations, 48 pages, 6 x 9 full color cover -$2.98
SCRAPBOOK OF EARLY AUTO SUPPLIES AND
EQUIPMENT
By Floyd Clymer
This scrapbook of Early Automotive Equipment will bring back
many memories, some pleasant and some unpleasant to the early-day
motorist. 72 pages -5-1/4×8-1/4 paperback -$1.50
STEAM CAR EDITION – Volume #1
Floyd Clymer’s historical motor scrapbook, 200 Steam Autos –
ancient and modern, illustrated described, interesting ads and
photos. Historical and amusing! 5-1/4 x 8-1/4 – paperbound 214
pages- $2.00
THE STORY OF A STANLEY STEAMER
By George Woodbury
Including Floyd Clymer’s story of his Stanley experiences
from his steam scrapbook and two instruction books. Also included
are questions and answers from a Stanley Steamer Folder,
5-1/4×8-1/4- 338 pages- $5.00
THIS WAS PIONEER MOTORING
By Karolevitz
An album of nostalgic automobilia – 8-1/2 x 11 -$12.95
A merry trip down memory lane, back into your childhood.
Assembled with loving care for all the family to enjoy – 250 rare
photographs -$12.95
THOSE WONDERFUL OLD AUTOMOBILES
By Floyd Clymer
600 photographs, jokes, cartoons, ads, songs, & fond
memories of American cars of yesterday -8-1/2×11-1/2 hardcover –
214 pages- $3.50
TREASURY OF EARLY AMERICAN AUTOMOBILES
1877-1925
By Floyd Clymer
A large, handsomely designed gift-album of photos, ads, songs,
cartoons, text and memories, 213 pages – 8-1/2 x 11-1/2, hardcover
-$6.50
This is an 8 cylinder Twin City gasoline motor, 7-3/4′ bore
and 9′ stroke. It develops over 200 HP belt pulley, 28′
diameter and 30′ face. This engine used 22 gallons of gasoline
per hour.
Anyone have an idea what this one is? Serial No. 419, low
tension igniter, hit and miss gasoline.
My 1932 3 HP Bamford engine. I look forward to the postman
coming with the G.E.M. as you no doubt know we have no publication
such as this over here. Steamers are number one, followed by the
vintage tractors and last on the list the gas engines, [known here
as Gil engine, but in this area as Barn engines, as most of them
were used on farms.]
Most of the Steam Societies have a section for the Barn engine
boys. I am section organizer for the Barbury Steam Society and
responsible for putting on the barn engine display. Last June our
display consisted of 100 engines, all fully restored. That hundred
contained thirty-three different makes, thirty out of the hundred
being from your part of the country.
This picture was taken in the Fall of 1973, at the farm of Fred
Freschette, Red Deer, Alberta. Everyone has a good time at one day
shows. Friends and neighbors meet, talk over old times, get a
chance to ‘do it’ the way it used to be done, partake of
and enjoy Mrs. Freschette’s delicious luncheons, and
camaraderie reigns supreme. This scene shows Duane Trommes with his
truck and trailer hauling the barley sheaves to the threshing
machine. One can see part of the crew loading up.
This is a picture of the 1/2 H.P. Upright Maytag engine that I
bought January 24th, 1974 from Laverne Carson, Pleasantville,
Pa.
Although the piston was free, the amount of rust on the engine
indicated that it had not run for sometime. While cleaning the rust
from the flywheel I found the serial number 39643.
This low number of the drop feed oiler on the side of the
cylinder place it way back with the early Maytags. I cleaned the
carburetor, attached a battery and a buzz coil and had no trouble
getting the engine started. After replacing some gaskets and
learning how to adjust the carburetor, I have it running very
nicely.
I mounted the engine on the truck and place a rope starter on
the crank shaft.
I have another upright Maytag, serial number 59971, that is in
good running condition. Maytag used this model engine on their
washing machines from 1914 until 1923.
Blue Mountain Gas and Steam Engine Association, Bangor,
Pennsylvania are holding the Third Annual Show – July 19, 20, 21,
1974 at Jacktown Community Center Grove, located on Bangor Richmond
Road. Everyone welcome! pGM-74
Morgan County Historical Society invites you to attend their 5th
Annual Farm and Antique Show at Monrovia School Grounds, South edge
of Monrovia, Indiana on July 6, 7, 1974. Take Interstate 70 West of
Indianapolis 20 miles, then state Road 39 South 3 miles. Admission,
-$1.00 per car. Exhibitors free. Bring your engines and your
camper. Bruce Atkinson, P. O. Box 65, Monrovia, Indiana 46157.
pGM-74
The Sixth Annual Steam & Gas Show of the Riverbend Steam and
Gas Ass’n of Allendale, Michigan will be held on July 26, 27,
1974 at the Show Grounds, 10 miles West of Grand Rapids, Michigan
on M-45 to 56th Ave., then 1-1/2 miles South. Lunch on grounds. For
more information, write Tom A. Rosema, 12214 40th Ave., Allendale,
Michigan 49401. GM-74
The Seventh Annual Show of The Pioneer Steam and Gas Engine
Society of Northwestern Pennsylvania will be held on July 19, 20,
21, 1974 at the Crawford County Fairgrounds, Meadville,
Pennsylvania. Anyone having equipment to display, please phone
Oliver B. Rhea 814-724-2493 or Thomas Schiewe – 814-725-3447.
-GM-GA-74
Shenandoah Valley Steam and Gas Engine Association’s Annual
Show will be held July 26, 27, 28, 1974 at the Berryville Horse
Show Grounds, one mile West oi Berryville, Virginia. For
information contact: Miss Linda Giles, Route 1, Box 97, Bunker
Hill, West Virginia 25415. Telephone 304-229-8707. GM-GA-74
AUGUST
Branch No. 12 of the Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor
Association will host the Annual National Early Day Gas Engine and
Tractor Association meeting for 1974, Saturday, August 24 at 8:00
p.m. at the ‘ROGERS THRESHING SHOW’, located one half mile
North of Rogers, Minnesota on Highway 101 on the Walter Dehn Farm.
Meeting site to be announced at a later date. Show dates August 24
and 25. Tom Graves, Box 315, Yamhill, Oregon 97148. GM-74
6TH ESHELMAN’S SW IOWA THRESHING SHOW – August 2, 3, 4, 1974
– 3 miles West of Grant or 7 miles East of Elliott, Iowa. Plenty of
food, water, free parking. Free park with camping facilities
adjacent to grounds. Corliss engine, traction engines, gasoline
engines, museum. Activities daily, exhibitors welcome! Admission,
-$1.00. Don’t miss this growing show! GM-GA-74
The Eastern Shore Threshermen and Collectors Association, Inc.
will hold their 14th annual Wheat Threshing, Steam and Gas Engine
Show August 2, 3, 4, 1974 at then-show grounds on Route 313 between
Denton and Federalsburg, Maryland. For further information contact
James Layton, Route 2, Box 266, Federalsburg, Maryland 21632 or
telephone 301-754-8422.-GM-GA-74
