Vintage Windmill and Wind Generator Forum

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/

Pretty cool! Not familiar with the windmill.

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.

I think it's a Dempster 11

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

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.

Glad you're back safe and sound Wayne.