The 1923 22hp Keck Gonnerman steam engine belongs to the Hanson brothers.
The Keck’s original build order shows that it was delivered to Claude Middleton of Hatfield, Indiana. Claude was a skilled sawmill operator who would provide his services to farmers.
The Keck Gonnerman was brought to the Dalton show in 1976 by George Melby. Subsequently it was owned by Paul Melby and later by Roger Van Horn.
The Lake Region Steam School will take place June 27, 28 & 29. The first session will begin at 6:30 PM on Friday night and will conclude Sunday evening. The course will cover a variety of topics that will help prepare students to maintain and operate an engine under Minnesota state guidelines. The course will be a combination of classroom and hands on learning. The instructors will be from our show and the University of Rollag, which has held an annual steam school for a number of years. The registration cost is $25.00 for LRPTA members and $50.00 for non-members. To register contact Mark Johnson.