1/2 Scale 1919 Samson “Iron Horse” Tractor
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.130
Donor: Mark Petersen
Birk Petersen built this 1/2 scale 1919 Samson “Iron Horse” tractor.
1/4 Scale 1908 Case Steam Tractor
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.129
Donor: Mark Petersen
Birk completed his 1/4 scale 1908 Case 65 hp steam tractor in 1982. The boiler was tested to 475 psi.
1/4 Scale Cushman 711 Scooter
Craftsman: Daniel "Buzz" Brunkow
Catalog #: 2013.34.1
Contributor: Daniel "Buzz" Brunkow
This 1/4 scale model Cushman 711 scooter was built to a high level of detail, capturing the fun of an era when motorized two-wheel transportation was a little simpler.
1/8 Scale Harley-Davidson Air Cleaner Cover
Craftsman: Roger L. Ronnie
Catalog #: 2007.2.1
Donor: Roger Ronnie
This custom made 1/8 scale Harley-Davidson air cleaner cover was built for Jerry Kieffer’s 1957 Knucklehead model.
1880 Dutch Fire Pump
Craftsman: Merl Thurman
Catalog #: 2016.12.1
Donor: Merl Thurman
This 1/8 scale model 1880 Dutch fire pump was modeled after a pump built by H. Belder, a fire engine manufacturer in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
2-6-0 Camelback Steam Locomotive
Craftsman: Rudy Kouhoupt
Donor: Susan Alvaro
This is one of several locomotives built by Rudy Kouhoupt at 3/8”:1’ scale.
2-8-0 Steam Locomotive
Craftsman: Rudy Kouhoupt
Donor: Susan Alvaro
Rudy Kouhoupt scratch-built this 2-8-0 steam locomotive at a scale of 3/8″:1′.
3/4″-Scale Live Steam 4-6-4 Locomotive
Craftsman: Robert Earl "Toby" Rutherford
Catalog #: 2015.19.1
Contributor: Don Rutherford
Toby Rutherford built this coal burning steam engine from scratch using plans by Martin S. Lewis of “Little Engines.”
4-8-4 Wooden Steam Locomotive & Tender
Craftsman: Eckhard Fadtke
Catalog #: 2019.2.1
Donor: Eckhard Fadtke
This wooden model 4-4-8 steam locomotive & tender features an abundance of detail in the woodworking.
Adler Locomotive Model
Craftsman: Szymon Klimek
Catalog #: 2010.21.1
Donor: Szymon Klimek
This unique miniature Adler locomotive blends model making, art, and jewelry all into one project.
American 4-4-0 General Locomotive & Tender Model
Craftsman: Eckhard Fadtke
Catalog #: 2019.2.2
Donor: Eckhard Fadtke
This wooden model 4-4-0 General locomotive & tender was built by Eckhard Fadtke.
Ann Arbor Hay Press Wagon
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.89
Donor: Mark Petersen
This model represents a piece of farm equipment that was used to scoop up hay and compress it into bales.
Barnhart’s Log Loader
Craftsman: Sonny Wizelman
Catalog #: 2024.11.2
Donor: Sonny Wizelman
This diorama depicts a log loader and winch on top of a steam-powered turntable. Sonny Wizelman, a lifelong master of live steam models, built this diorama from plans and did all of the building, weathering, and rusting himself. The piece with the roof is the log loader. This was used in the logging industry to […]
Bobber V-Twin Custom Motorcycle
Craftsman: Stephen J. King
Knapp Collection #: 412
Catalog #: 2016.8.9
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This Bobber V-twin custom motorcycle measures just 13″-long. It’s powered by a custom-built 7cc side-valve 120-degree V-twin.
British MK IV Battle Tank
Craftsman: Stephen J. King
Knapp Collection #: 243
Catalog #: 2011.27.24
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This 1/16 scale model British MK IV battle tank was built from 1/16 steel sheet, and over 1,200 steel rivets were made and set by hand.
CASE Steam Engine Tractor
Craftsman: Kay Tillman
Catalog #: 2018.45.1
Donor: Jeff Tillman
Kay Tillman built this miniature rendition of the famous CASE steam engine tractor.
Copperhead Steam Roller
Craftsman: Rudy Kouhoupt
Donor: Susan Alvaro
Rudy Kouhoupt built this miniature steam roller, a “Copperhead,” in 1977.
Diecast Case SC Tractor 1/12 Scale
Craftsman: Franklin Mint
Catalog #: 2015.32.9
Donor: Joe Bridi
This 1/12 scale diecast Case SC tractor was produced by Franklin Mint.
G-Scale Wooden Cattle Ramp
Craftsman: Jack Wight
Catalog #: 2016.17.2
Donor: Jack Wight
This is a G-scale wooden cattle ramp for a model locomotive scene.
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