When in Nebraska

[RPinAZ]

Ran across this today. I'll have to add it to my list of things to see when in Nebraska.

-RP

https://www.1011now.com/2023/09/19/wind ... riculture/

[rockislandnut]

Pretty cool! Not familiar with the windmill.

[Challenge 27]

Hmmmm . . .

Very few windmill companies ever built self-oiling wooden wheel windmills. There was the Dempster No. 11, the Star Model 26, and the Fairbury No. 8. The view of the self-oiling case is very poor, but enough to eliminate the Dempster No. 11 or the Star Model 26. Seriously wondering if its the Fairbury. The wheel hub looks like Fairbury; the hood looks a bit like Fairbury.

Need a better pic, especially of the motor.

Know for certain that all three were direct stroke, and that the Dempster and F & W products were available with either wood or steel wheels. I think the Fairbury No. 8 also was available with either type of wheel, but I might be wrong about that.

Challenge 27

P.S. Hopefully some collector has one of these, and will post a few pics.

P.P.S. Looks like a neat museum to visit someday.

[Wayne]

I think it's a Dempster 11

[Ron Stauffer]

Nebraska is matter of fact with a tourist slogan of "Nebraska. Honestly, it is not for everyone!" ranks right up there with me! Ranking in the last 5 states for tourist destinations keeps all the riff raff out...

RP, double check your NE list and make sure these are on there:

Cusn Eddyz campground with windmill display Merna (near Broken Bow)
Agate Fossil Beds NM
Kregel Windmill Museum Nebraska City
Roger B collection in McCool Junction
Niobrara River float/canoe
Sandhill Crane Migration viewing on the Platte

Ron Stauffer
Montrose CO

[Wayne]

Drove into North Platte after dark from the south. Was amazed how far in the distance you could see the lights of houses. I enjoyed the drive through the flat land with some rolling hills the next day.

[windybob]

Glad you're back safe and sound Wayne.