“Iron Maiden” Steam Traction Engine

“Iron Maiden” Steam Traction Engine

Craftsman: Stephen J. King

Knapp Collection #: 242

Catalog #: 2011.27.23

Contributor: Paul Knapp 

The “Iron Maiden” steam traction engine is a reversible double acting engine with a .4-inch bore, 1.25-inch stroke, and a 25:1 drive ratio with a clutch.

1/4 Scale Cushman 711 Scooter

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.

1880 Dutch Fire Pump

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.

3/4″-Scale Live Steam 4-6-4 Locomotive 

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

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

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.

Ann Arbor Hay Press Wagon

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

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

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

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

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.

G-Scale Wooden Cattle Ramp

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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