V-4 Steam Engine
Craftsman: Rudy Kouhoupt
Donor: Susan Alvaro
Rudy Kouhoupt built this sleek scale model V-4 steam engine with four single-acting cylinders.
Scale Model Wagon
Craftsman: Rudy Kouhoupt
Donor: Susan Alvaro
This scale model wagon is hauling three “enormous” logs.
Scale Model Water Tank Wagon
Craftsman: Rudy Kouhoupt
Donor: Susan Alvaro
This miniature water tank wagon is pulled behind one of Rudy Kouhoupt’s scale model steam traction engines.
Scale Model Wagon
Craftsman: Rudy Kouhoupt
Donor: Susan Alvaro
This miniature wagon was scratch-built by Rudy Kouhoupt.
Steam-Powered Fire Engine Pumper
Craftsman: Rudy Kouhoupt
Donor: Susan Alvaro
This unique model is a steam-powered, horse-drawn fire engine pumper.
Stirling Engine-Powered Tractor
Craftsman: Rudy Kouhoupt
Donor: Susan Alvaro
This scale model tractor resembles a full-size Rumely Oil Pull. It’s driven by a Stirling cycle engine which is water-cooled.
J.I. Case & Co. Steam Traction Engine
Craftsman: Rudy Kouhoupt
Donor: Susan Alvaro
This model traction engine was built by Rudy Kouhoupt at a scale of 3/4”:1’.
Peerless Steam Traction Engine Model
Craftsman: Rudy Kouhoupt
Donor: Susan Alvaro
This miniature Peerless traction engine was built by Rudy Kouhoupt at a scale of 1-1/4″:1′.
Scratch-Built Rail Cars
Craftsman: Rudy Kouhoupt
Donor: Susan Alvaro
This exhibit includes dozens of scratch-built wooden rail car models made by Rudy Kouhoupt.
Scratch-Built Crane Car
Craftsman: Rudy Kouhoupt
Donor: Susan Alvaro
This scratch-built crane car goes along with one of Rudy’s scale model locomotives.
Scratch-Built “Bobber” Caboose
Craftsman: Rudy Kouhoupt
Donor: Susan Alvaro
This scratch-built “Bobber” caboose trails at the back end of one of Rudy Kouhoupt’s scale model steam locomotives.
Showing of exhibits.