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Nowthen Threshing Show, August 2021
« on: August 22, 2021, 09:17:39 PM »
Hello!

yesterday I went to a local threshing show, in the small town of Nowthen, Minnesota. It continues to give me a great deal of pleasure that there is a town called "Nowthen". Anyway, here are some pictures and also a short video with clips of some of the engines from the show. For what is a very small town, it's honestly a really good event. You're able to get up close to the traction engines and chat with the owners - a really good time.

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsU7SFLWLqs" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsU7SFLWLqs</a>

Lots of Case engines:







The Minneapolis:







Couple of smaller engines:

























Stuart

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Re: Nowthen Threshing Show, August 2021
« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2021, 09:21:10 PM »
Also some models:





























A few machine tools:







A blacksmith shop:

Stuart

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Re: Nowthen Threshing Show, August 2021
« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2021, 09:25:33 PM »
Engines of all types, large, small, working, and some in need of TLC:































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Re: Nowthen Threshing Show, August 2021
« Reply #3 on: August 22, 2021, 09:26:48 PM »
There was a working saw mill and planer powered by two traction engines:











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Re: Nowthen Threshing Show, August 2021
« Reply #4 on: August 22, 2021, 09:30:57 PM »
This Fairbanks Morse diesel was amazing. I was there to watch it start up and run, and I expected it to be a noisy beast, but it was amazingly quiet and smooth.





A few more engines:







It being a threshing show, there was a tractor parade, which gives something to watch while queuing for your deep fried cheese curds and BBQ sandwich, home made ice cream and alka seltzer:



Not everything in the parade is a tractor:







And there we are. A grand day out, as Wallace might say to Gromit. Good times - I will go again next year since it's local.

In a couple of weeks is Rollag, which is an enormous show.
« Last Edit: August 23, 2021, 01:21:30 PM by propforward »
Stuart

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Re: Nowthen Threshing Show, August 2021
« Reply #5 on: August 22, 2021, 09:42:13 PM »
What a grand show!  Thanks for all the pictures!

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Re: Nowthen Threshing Show, August 2021
« Reply #6 on: August 22, 2021, 10:34:25 PM »
Thank you for sharing your pictures  :ThumbsUp:

How did you manage to take so many with no people in them - before opening hours ?

Per

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Re: Nowthen Threshing Show, August 2021
« Reply #7 on: August 22, 2021, 11:04:54 PM »
Thats cool Prop!   I really like that rat rod!


Did you get a date on that Southbend?

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Re: Nowthen Threshing Show, August 2021
« Reply #8 on: August 22, 2021, 11:45:38 PM »
Thanks for the photos, looks like it was a good show!

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Re: Nowthen Threshing Show, August 2021
« Reply #9 on: August 23, 2021, 12:52:47 AM »
Looks like a great show! Thanks for the pictures.
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Re: Nowthen Threshing Show, August 2021
« Reply #10 on: August 23, 2021, 02:21:29 AM »
Looks like a fun day! So, just down the road from Nowthen does one come to Whatnow?
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Re: Nowthen Threshing Show, August 2021
« Reply #11 on: August 23, 2021, 06:03:22 AM »
Great pictures - Thanks !

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Re: Nowthen Threshing Show, August 2021
« Reply #12 on: August 23, 2021, 07:11:03 AM »
Thanks Stuart  :ThumbsUp:

Now I am pining after going to a full sized steam Rally again, and the Great Dorset Steam Fair (which was due to start on Thursday) has been cancelled  :toilet_claw:

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Re: Nowthen Threshing Show, August 2021
« Reply #13 on: August 23, 2021, 07:59:07 AM »
Wow, that was really a great show !
from tiny models to large traction engines so many engines to see...

thanks to share these nice pictures.

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Re: Nowthen Threshing Show, August 2021
« Reply #14 on: August 23, 2021, 09:09:38 AM »
What an absolutely great way to waste a day away from the shop!
Fantastic display!

Can see Chris getting excited over a couple of those to add to Elfin Garage!

Cheers Kerrin
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