HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-09-06, Page 36Warner Andrews has r
still has a lot of faith in the old steam work in itself for Mr. Andre
powered tractor, and said, "I wouldn't be tackle is needed dgttoo loet o don the
afraid to put it up against a new one yet." the ramp
He drove one of the big tractors in 1928 for transportation.
14 to 17 hours a day. "They put out a lot
more power than a gas tractor, I'll tell you
that," Mr. Andrews said.
The grain separator also holds some fond
memories as it was used up to 1941.
Aside from the Blyth reunion, Mr. An-
drews takes his equ:ument to shows in
Milton and Brigden, and as far away as
Austin, Manitoba.
Just getting the gear to the reunion will be
missed a year
ws. A block and Fortunately, Mr. Andrews doesn't mind
equipment onto this inconveience, so his monstrous steam
the trailer for engine and separator will be at the reunion
once again this year.
By David Emslie
Warner Andrews of Auburn is one
gentlemen who is sure to be at the
Threshermen's Reunion this year.
"" Mr.bAndr
ews ews said. "I'veolved right fbeginn-
ing,"
never missed
one yet."
Although never part of the executive, he
has had his 1911 steam engine at the reu-
nions
steam powered s
grain separator to takesan in 1962. He also
histhe
show.
He bought his 14 ton steam engine for
$2,500, but could sell it now for $20,000. He
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