Erie Type A and B Steam Shovels from over 100 years ago

How would you like to be the operator of this big guy all day? The first steam shovel was invented in 1835 by William Otis. Steam shovels were used for large scale excavation. They were even used in the construction of U.S. Route 66 and the Panama Canal. #oldiron #oldirongarage #steam | Old Iron Garage

95 years under water: Rare, long-lost steam shovel comes home

I purchased this 1930s Marx Lumar Automatic Powered Steam Shovel in September of 2021 on eBay for $79.50 after shipping and tax. I first saw one of these at a local antique dealers place and he didn't want to sell his. So I started looking for one needing some love and attention. I was extremely happy to find this one in such rough shape. It was complete minus one track and in terrible condition. The gear driven shovel did not work because of the wear on the gear shafts and the entire body was c