Steam-O-Rama returns for possible final whistle
Shelley Elliott, Charley Stark and Sharla Stark Richardson pose for a picture in front of Stark's Advanced Rumley steam engine. The engine was built in 1920; Starks father bought the engine in Kansas City in 1927 after it had been repossessed, for $2,000; it has been in the family ever since.
The Ozark Steam Engine Association (OSEA) held Steam-O-Rama, their 60th annual steam engine show at the Steam-o-Rama grounds in Republic from Thursday, Sept. 15 through Sunday, Sept. 18. The well-known draw featured tractor pulls, various craft and food vendors, demonstrations of the use of farming equipment from the early 20th century and more. About 200 tractors and steam engines, many over 100 years old, were also on display during the event. This year may very well be the final year that Steam-O-Rama will be held in Republic, as the OSEA plans to move the event to a new location, south of Halltown, as soon as next year.
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