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Local History of Steam Power
Steam power in my area of Salem, Ohio began in 1826. Thats when Joel Sharp began his developement into manufacturing a Stationary Steam Engine. Through many prototypes, failures and modifications they finally had a marketable product. The year was 1856. They had just finished building engine #19 and were considering a full-fledged production operation. But first, they needed customers and financial backing. Founding of the Buckeye Engine Works was not until 1865. Production went up to 56 engines per year and orders were comming in from across the country. The primary use was in replacement of Oxen and water power on Grain Mills and Saw Mills. They built one of the first "Donkey" engines used for logging. The Buckeye Engine Company prospered and grew employing over 200 workers until it's sale in 1924 to the Bliss Manufacturing Company. (Bliss ceased operations in 2000)
Surviving Local Engine
Click on the Thumbnail below to view a larger image of the 0-6-0 used by the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company. This switcher moved slag and hot metal cars throught the Steel Mill. She's sided now in front of the Fairgrounds, quietly rusting away!
