2017 Southeast Old Threshers' Reunion & Handy Dandy Railroad

Описание: Over the week before Independence Day 2017, the Denton Farmpark hosted the 47th annual Southeast Old Threshers' Reunion. I've been wanting to go to this event for several years and am excited to have finally been. The Farmpark is surrounded by the 1.5 mile Handy Dandy Railroad, which operates large 0-4-0 no. 9, built in 1942. Thanks to the locomotive crew for letting me ride in the cab with them. Near the station, demonstrations are held of an Erie Type B steam shovel and crane, built in 1926 and 1922 respectively. To the Northeast, a sawmill has been built powered by a Frick portable steam engine. Also onsite was a steam-powered Threshing machine, an exhibit building featuring an old printing press and Corliss engine, a cotton gin powered by horses on a treadmill, and cheap helicopter tours. And I didn't get to see even half of the events and displays. I hope to be able to return for the 2018 Threshers' Reunion!