Building the 150 Case - How did Kory Anderson do it?

Meet the people and come inside the journey of building the largest steam traction engine in the world. This documentary contains never-before-seen footage of the build and interviews with the key people that brought the dream to steam.
For more details about the history of the engine and the build make sure to check out 150Case.com

[@Kylesa89]

I cant even begin to put to words, how grateful I am that this piece of history was brought back to life. THANK YOU for your dedicated time, knowledge and passion for keeping steam alive.

[@pjmonix3037]

I have 2 IH h tractors and I will always hope one day I will buy a steam engine

[@jthetowtruckguy1]

My sentiments exactly! This is how the world was made. People forget the history. Thank you!

[@conradwittenborn3646]

Fan knoll++an qqq a

[@lannyfullerjr6956]

Same

[@bsimpson6204]

You really wouldn't believe such an engine could be built today, it's a remarkable achievement

[@ronkennedy8676]

Corey probably had much better machinery than Case had back in 1909

[@hankmerkle5928]

The world needs more Kory's! Thank you for your passion Kory and a HUGE thanks to your Mom and Dad for fostering this vision. One word: AMAZING!

[@msa4548]

Seeing this makes it all the more impressive that this was all done before computer design, machinery and modern technology. Very impressive that you were able to recreate something as rare as this.

[@1chrisford]

You're right, but if you go back 100 years, this was modern technology. As said in the video, they were making things like the Case 150 for the 1st time and realizing "we need this thing but it hasn't been invented yet" when building the Case 150. Power steering! Other challenges! Cutting edge science and engineering! And of course, when they knew Tesla had won the "current wars" they were actually waiting for the Electric Age to replace the steam age they knew that they were the last high wizards of. Anyone with any mechanical inclination is going to love seeing those innovations of the past that not only worked but worked well.

[@optimusprimum]

I envy men like you, men with abilities and skills and the blessing of being born in the right groups of people. Not only, but the innate desire in yourself to learn at all costs. I’ve only read about them in books and seen them in movies. But here you are bro.

[@greggminkoff6733]

There aren't any words to describe what you all have done. I can only scratch my head and say WOW. I'm retired but I was a machine repairman for one of the divisions of ITW. We had old large punch presses. The plant was heated by steam and the air compressors we're huge steam powered Worthingtons. I'm a machinist, expert welder and fabricator and assembler. I know what's involved in your project. I know the skills that are required. I know how you feel after 2 days of hand scraping a bearing to fit a shaft. It's an amazing project. I feel very fortunate to have seen this video.

[@ekart56]

Absolutely great! I am on my knees to see such big steam engines still working. Thank you a million times from Germany!

[@louGriggs1944]

What a wonderful piece of machinery. So glad you brought this beautiful beast back to life.

[@boe4448]

Some very talented and determined individuals to build one of the largest traction engines from scratch. WOW! Thank you for sharing this historic events. I hope to see this behemoth in person one day.

[@timhopper389]

What a fine group of folks, working together with a common goal. what an outstanding youve done. This good old USA sure could use more people like you folks!!!

[@rossbryan6102]

I WANT TO THANK YOU AND EVERYONE ELSE FOR PUTTING THIS TOGETHER! I GOT TO SEE YOU AND THE CASE FIRST TIME IN ROLLAG!! I WISH I LIVED CLOSER TO ANDOVER AS I WOULD HAVE GREATLY LIKED TO HAVE LENT A GREASY HELPING HAND! ONE OF MY BEST FRIENDS WAS THERE ALSO FROM WALTON KS AND HE GREATLY ENJOYED THE SIGHT! HE WAS IN HIS LAST DAYS BEFORE SUCCUMBING WITH CANCER FEB 2020! ON THE WAY HOME HE SAID, " IM DAMN GLAD I DIDN'T MISS THAT!!" KEEP THEM ROLLING BROTHERS!! 👍👍

[@Asjunior]

Straight from Brazil, all I can say is thank you! We need people like you, preserving history in the best way possible! This is sheer beauty.

[@cameron9877]

Im so happy i came across this video. All the early years stories really pull you in! WE NEED MORE AMERICAN MANUFACTURING!

[@DragonsAndDragons777]

No we don't

[@AfroMyrdal]

This documentary video is so much better than most of the ones you see on TV! Really neat how you introduce everyone, everything and everywhere, I really like that. Cool tractor too!!

[@danielmarshall4587]

This is outstanding. All the love from the UK, it gladdens my heart to hear your story, every continued success to you all in your endeavours.

[@johngibson2306]

Hi Kory. As a kid in New Zealand, in the 1950’s these steam traction engines were still in use for heavy pulling, thrashing, bailing of hay, etc etc. Dad would also take us out to traction engine rallies that occurred from time to time,, so this was really a trip down memory lane. Most of our engines in NZ were smaller English models, Fowler, Burrell, etc. A 12 hp was considered quite large. Nothing Ike this ol gal though. Thank you so much for doing this video and for having the courage to take on such an awesome project! As a engineer myself, i truly appreciate your efforts. I’m impressed!

[@nickrider5220]

Makes you feel proud to be a part of humanity when something so difficult was overcome and a piece of history came back to life !

[@victoryfirst2878]

GOD BLESS YOU SIR, you give history a real hands on item for our future steam enthusiasts something to look up to and dream BIG. Great work and hats off to the Anderson family.. Hope you live forever in the physical sense and the dream sense also. Peace

[@Jerrodplanck]

I was able to see this magnificent engine run at Rolag when you recreated the famous photo of it pulling the four steam tractors up the hill.

[@samuelhalipchak85]

Same it was quite the experience

[@agtrucks]

My goodness: This small group of humble, dedicated, talented, visionaries are absolute folk hero’s. Of course Kory bought a foundry to make this all happen ..... The amount of talent involved is infinite. Thank you so much for seeing the importance of this project and following it through. Everyone’s humility is very inspiring. Incredible story.

[@classydays43]

It blew my mind when I heard this Case 150 was built from the bottom up, and it's even more incredible that so many people saw the passion in that and worked together to bring it back to life. What a beautiful thing it turned out to be!😅

[@robertburton8534]

Kory, I got to see you and the 150 at Rollag in 2019. I was working in the Sandbox when you did the “Hill Climb”. I was on the Kentuckian watching above the crowd. Awesome piece of equipment!! Thanks for the video. WMSTR member from SW Missouri

[@a_Fax_Machine]

My grandfather worked for Case in the 1950s, he was one of the engineers. I remember going to engine shows as a young kid. What an amazing dedication it took to build this machine. I hope I can see it someday.

[@chocolatte6157]

This is amazing that they can make this equipment. The knowledge, the cost, the tools, the time. All incredible.

[@pjfoltz8810]

What a big beautiful machine! Thanks Kory for bring history back to life!

[@snowcoalRC]

Incredible story. Tractors were the first thing I was ever obsessed with as a child. To see a piece of history like this built from scratch just to make it exist again genuinely makes me happy. Some day I NEED to see this thing in person.

[@kevindavis6042]

The dedication to this "comically huge " machine is amazing As is the machine itself

[@montymartin8609]

This is a very amazing machine. I can't imagine all the hard work, time and effort it has taken. It's amazing to look back and see how far this country has came in the last 100 + years

[@TyCetto]

What an inspiring family! Kory, you are surely a man to admire!

[@306champion]

I'm thinking it would pull a modern 150hp tractor in half. Good on ya Kory for keeping the history alive.

[@JohnMiller-te4ov]

I love how humble all these folks are. Amazing job

[@timothyboles6457]

That 150 is awesome!!! The workmanship is wonderful. It might have been "designed" using modern CAD systems and fabrication techniques. But the craftsmanship is true. There are fewer and fewer people who are willing and able to do it these days.

[@JR-wk4dj]

Thank you for all the work you've done! Please don't stop. Half of the joy is overcoming obstacles and getting the job done. This video was also well organized and very interesting!

[@garyd5622]

The only time I saw a steam tractor was 1962 when I was 9 years old at the Pioneer Days in Saskatoon. It was about a big as the 150 with the same size of plow. Sixty years later I still remember that large tractor plowing and running a thrashing machine. My father came to Western Canada from Russia in 1927 trying to farm with horses. Their life was hard but every time I asked about it, my father would with great pride recalled those days.

[@jpatt1000]

It's because of people like you and your dad that we can really see history in action. From tractors and cars to vintage and warbird aircraft to U.P.'s Big Boy (which I can't wait to experience in person) it's totally different and way more satisfying to see a subject that's alive and in its element rather than sitting static in a building. Thank you!

[@emilybeerbower5575]

This is awesome!!!!! Great work with this and thank you for building it 👍 I love seeing these old steam engines come to life.

[@watchjaredwork1487]

Can’t wait to see this thing in person some time. Many thanks to you and your family for bringing this to life for the world and always motivating people!

[@NSResponder]

What a fantastic project. I am in awe of your achievement.

[@silentstryker1590]

Very cool. I live in Darke Co. Ohio and every year we have a steam thresher gathering ( Steam Threshers/ Power of the Past) As a kid growing up and going to the shows you get to learn a nice piece of history a lot of folks just never will experience. What you guys came together to do here is just awesome. Thank you for posting this, very, very cool!

[@higgydufrane]

I am awed beyond belief by the skills, dedication and sheer "Stick with it" this crew has.

[@scottnyc6572]

I love the fact that this engineering has a positive domino effect in employing people across all spectrums of industry.This would be a line of work I’d love to go into if all else fails.I just love the mechanics of how steam power works.Thanks to all who are keeping an industry alive.

[@johnwest8771]

This country needs more people like you

[@raincoast9010]

Casting and machining the parts is simply amazing.

[@mrmyorky5634]

Truly beautiful. Thank you for your inspiring foresight, your astounding self belief and your incredible effort.

[@nord4338]

What an incredible accomplishment, I salute you guys. Coming from a long line of farmers I can appreciate what you did. Thank you.

[@johnnyv1256]

Truly amazing what an accomplishment. Your skills and knowledge is a legacy that needs to be preserved and passed on to future generations.

[@chrisward3469]

this is why I'm proud to live in a country of free hard working people that won't let our heritage die. god bless you for keeping steam alive. I found comfort in watching this show. truly happy.

[@Skittles-ml3fh]

Amazing work. I really want to see the 150 one day. I find it so amazing to see how these old tractors work they are so simple and will last for a long time compared to the computer control things of today.

[@cmcconn100]

This is like bringing a Big Boy back to life, except you started from scratch. Talking about rolling coal! Thanks for all the hard work.

[@user-er3th6wv6y]

Well done! Great video and many thanks for taking the time to show us all a real piece of good old American know how. Not only can we see such a majestic machine (that was extinct), we get to see it work HARD. And the best part for me, you show us all, there are still very polite, smart, very hard working people among us. I am retired military, and was stationed all over the US and world in 31 years, including Grand Forks ND. I remember ND as the place that had the nicest and smartest people I ever met my whole life, and I'm sure SD is exactly the same. I'm proud of you and your family and friends for doing everything you did to create and display such a work of art. You have really accomplished something special. Thank You!

[@derekstocker6661]

WOW, what a fabulous job you have made of building this amazing machine. What excitement you guys must get out of the casting and milling and fitting these massive parts and see it literally come alive in front you. Fantastic video showing great workmanship and amazing end product! Thanks so much for this, really wonderful!

[@Marvin-fn7ks]

Kudos to all of you for doing this project ! It’s wonderful to see a young man like Kory passionate about this . If not for that ,all will rust away and be forgotten! Thanks again.

[@KennyKizzleRustyNutzRanch]

Awesome video, Kory. Every time I see the 150, it's like the first time - the amazement, the history, and the pride all take over. Great trophy for a great bunch of players! Good job team!

[@ScottAnders62]

It's so great to see the American spirit alive and well with people like this.

[@tractorhyatt7044]

Great video, love the stories! Thank God for mentors and those who work hard to preserve history. I gotta check out the 150 in person someday. Thanks for sharing! 🇺🇸🚜👍

[@Finglesham]

An amazing bunch of dedicated engineers. I salute you.

[@jameserasmus7891]

Thank You for making the past come back to life.

[@luukdeboer1974]

Couldn't stop watching. Jawdropping KZbin suggestion. Well produced video, it should have millions of views

[@stingray427man]

Amazing teamwork to bring a piece of history back to life. Nicely done 👍

[@garyfeltman4482]

Absolutely beautiful! There's nothing like a steam engine. I have my grandfather's toy steam engine from back in the 20s. Still runs to this day!

[@Jdigger4130]

Truly awesome! Loss fer words and I compulsively talk! The passion shines through and level of correct is just stunning! Love this stuff! I come from a truck and tractor interest and this is the top shelf!

[@michaelguerin56]

Great video and impressive project. Thank you for giving such a comprehensive presentation of all the assistance and cooperation you received.

[@nathandodge665]

Bravo for keeping history alive

[@gwharton68]

Congratulations Kory and everyone else that worked on it. A very commendable job. A special shout out to J I Case historians for their contribution.

[@jonathanosborne9889]

That is one wonderful neat piece of History Corey I'm glad I got to view this video want to see it in person

[@420yeaahh]

edit please his name is Kory

[@corywillbanks6348]

Lol I know how the name thing goes. Happens all the time I’ve given up at this point.

[@markf350s]

Thank you all involved for sharing such a monumental task with the position that you did is phenomenal

[@enterBJ40]

What an achievement! Congratulations to all passionate people involved in this project of a lifetime.

[@robertbecker2910]

Much appreciation for these men and women that put their heart and soul into keeping these beautiful machines alive.

[@Anthonyinkz]

You guys would love our British Fred dibnah, fantastic steam man, keeping history alive👍

[@dreisternehof]

Kory and Friends! You did a great Job to bring this "Old Abe" back on wheels! Thank You and greetings from Germany!

[@donolbers9446]

Absolutely wonderful job you all have done here, thanks for sharing this.

[@douglasmayherjr.5733]

Now that is dedication. Glad you got everything together. Beautiful Piece of Machinery History. Thanks for the video.

[@williamsnyder623]

Hi kory, thanks you for in bringing back the 150 steam engine and relive history from 1909, the old days.

[@Prionel]

Thank you for preserving this piece of history.

[@redwhiteblue7166]

Incredible men, Incredible contribution to preserving American history! Job well done! 🇺🇲

[@brycenew]

What a journey & achievement Korey, starting right back when you were just 5 days old. BIG ups man! And ALL the best for the future. Take care 🙏🏻🔥

[@710Canada]

Thank you for doing this! Up here in Canada they changed the regulations regarding operating and showing steam tractors. Unfortunately, many have been parked now.

[@daniellefarquhar8419]

I'm not sure where in Canada you're at, but we've made great progress over the past 10 years getting regulations updated in the Western provinces and lots of engines have been coming back online.

[@710Canada]

Ontario. There are more now, but compared to 20 years ago, there are so few left here. It's heartbreaking

[@tootired76]

WOW!!! Talk about dedication! Building a steam traction engine from blueprints!! A 1905 tractor built in 2011!!

[@scottprather5645]

Absolutely amazing achievement !!! Genius. Thank you for keeping history alive and preserving it

[@don66hotrod94]

When CASE was king. Thank you for this.

[@danielginther4879]

Fascinating story about old Iron, real men and some of the best of America 🇺🇸 thanks to all who were involved. God bless.

[@VIP-ry6vv]

Amazing that you all were able to build this with modern technology. Even more amazing that these machines were built before long before the modern technology used.

[@geraldreisz7445]

I'm 73 now, and I remember my dad taking me to tractor pulls in Indiana when i was 10 or so, I loved it I loved the smell to

[@don66hotrod94]

Saw the engine at Andover, all I can say is THANK YOU!

[@murdoc6501]

Just beautiful. A friends father had a Frick and Peerless that I was blessed to learn about, maintain and run. Such amazing, complex, yet simple machines. This is American history.

[@jaefellows5024]

Totally Awe Inspiring Vision of hard work, dedication of a team, and an absolute love of history, that actually came to life! It brings a lot of emotions out of a person. I know my great grandpa would of been proud he was a farmer to see this under taking coming to life! Thank You Kory for your dedication, inspiration, vision, and love for all of our history, you are one amazing man!!!!

[@dustbowlhammer7119]

Fascinating, seeing these smoking beasts out in the field is like an old painting come to life! Keep doing what you love.

[@racebanning6390]

SO AMAZING!!!! IVE BUILT LARGE POLISHING TOOLS, AND PIPELINE LATHES FOR 18 YEARS OF MY LIFE AS A PRECISION ASSEMBLY TECHNICIAN, SO LARGE COMPONENTS INTRIGUE ME!!!1 LAYED OFF IN 2020 DURING THE PANDEMIC, I MISS THAT WORK. THIS MADE ME FEEL SO GOOD AND PUT A TEAR IN MY SEEING ALL THEM LARGE CASTINGS!!! THE BIGGER... THE BETTER !!! THATS FUN!

[@6dmiller]

In 2002 I did a contact job for Case New Holland in Racine...I saw another video on this 150 case tractor and was super happy to see this project. Very cool!

[@MURDOCK1500]

This is wonderful. I like how this young chap used modern CAD technology to make a 3D model and use it to make the patterns for the foundry.

[@davidmarshall9160]

AMAZING FOLKS THANK YOU ALL !!! THE WOUNDERFUL PEOPLE AND HISTORY IS US, AMERICA!!!

[@cashenjoe1]

I'm speechless! You people are frigging amazing! Just WOW!

[@CharlesTrains99]

Kory , Thanks for sharing your build video with all of us. A really impressive machine and a tribute to the men who built them . Keep on steaming . Charles M.

[@linkjohn7867]

Love watching these videos

[@tarmacdemon]

Fascinating the time and effort that went into making this machine is in my eyes time well spent .

[@jimdavison7859]

Brilliant piece of workmanship

[@ndboys6856]

nice job guys. good to see a piece of history brought back to life.

[@advancednutritioninc908]

What an amazing feat!! It's hard to comprehend 150 hp from 1 cylinder like that! And what is so great about steam is the power is available almost from 0 rpm! You are not having to rev up an engine (even diesel) and slipping a clutch to get the power to the wheels!!

[@myronhorvathsk]

It is hard to comprehend that power from one cylinder, and what is harder is the fact that it can produce about 8000 lb/ft of torque keeping in mind that a modern diesel of about 500 Hp is producing 2050 lb/ft of torque @ 1200 rpm and this makes what it does at about 100 rpm.

[@brustar5152]

A family endowed with very eclectic interests. Watching Kevin drive off in a Chevy Corvair Greenbriar P/U was just a bit startling to say the least.🤠 With Kory using linear thinking to apply the foundry concept and actually teach himself how to perform modern casting techniques along with the ability to run the various machine tools to fabricate the parts from rough castings is an amazing feat for someone his age. Retired as a high speed production equipment service/installation tech holding cert's as a General Machinist, Large Marine Diesel mech and 4th class Stationary Engineer; I can attest to the fact that whole family are emblematic of the very early pioneer spirit that drove this continent forward at a pace unrivalled by any other.

[@natehawkins2910]

I learned about the “balls out” phrase from this channel!

[@nostranger2u]

I learned it from Jay Leno!

[@greenidguy9292]

I learned it from Pee Wee Herman.

[@nostranger2u]

@@greenidguy9292 I guarantee that wasn't accurate.