Thew Type O Steam Shovel found in the bottom of Wixom Lake Interview with Owner and Restoration Plan

In this interview we talk about the Thew Type O Steam Shovel that was found in the bottom of Wixom Lake. The steam shovel will be removed from the lake and restored at the Midland Antique Engine Association. I will be following the rebuilding progress of the steam shovel on my channel. This footage was filmed on August 12, 2020. This was after the collapse of the Edenville Dam on May 19, 2020. Wixom Lake was rapidly rising due to heavy rainfall and the Edenville dam could not hold back the water. The side of the dam failed sending water rushing towards Sanford Village. The aftermath and damage left behind is devastating. Make sure you subscribe to catch the follow up videos I will be filming.
Part 2 of this video can be found here (Thew Type O Steam Shovel (Boiler and Steam Engine Removal) found in the bottom of Wixom Lake):
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[@starsportscards8688]

Documenting of the restoration of the steam shovel would make a great KZbin series.

[@JordanMowbray]

I will be. :)

[@trekOCLVone]

This rebuilding of the steam shovel is totally doable. Near here there is a B17 bomber being built with only 15% of the original parts the rest of the plane is being reverse engineered or fabricated from engineering prints. The B17 project is totally by volunteers. They are into there 14th year. Amazing ! Best of luck with the Steam Shovel.

[@mikeoberloier303]

Thanks i'm looking forward to rebuilding it.

[@bevwyckoff2451]

My favorite book as a child was Mike Mulligan and his steam shovel, Maryann. Cant wait to see this!

[@stevestoll3124]

That was my favorite as well.

[@leefalls1880]

I totally remember that book!

[@313barrygmail]

I was just making a joke that is so funny I love that book

[@marklambert4793]

I loved that book 📖

[@jamesvw769]

I think i can.

[@CrusaderSports250]

It definitely needs rescued, even if not restored, with only three others known it is too valuable historically to leave, it is also interesting how quickly the grass has started to grow.

[@sharon94503]

Rust never sleeps, as they say. Time is against the steam shovel but it looks awesome.

[@philipunger6507]

As a child, I used to hear stories about this steam shovel in Wixom Lake. It's nice to actually be able to see it. Looking forward to seeing your series when you start documenting, Jordan.

[@darbytroup1085]

I know I’m late to the party, but I think it’s pretty awesome that he waited till after the camping season to start. Not a whole lot of people would have thought that way. The algorithm strikes again. Great channel bud. Damn vids are awesome. Thank you.

[@daniellemcdonell3761]

awesome video! the history is fascinating. it would be cool to know if it worked on any other known projects or dams before its last adventure stuck in wixom lake. its like talking to grandpa about the good ol' days. if the steam shovel could talk.....lol. Great job Jordan keep up the good work! cant wait to watch more vidoes! my kids even watch them with me. so far you have the best three gorges dam video as well!

[@JordanMowbray]

Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@robertkissiar2976]

Been looking forward to this so glad to see some one take interest in restoring it

[@rudimarchand8613]

What a fantastic opportunity for a fabricator/archaeologist to restore a piece of history that has a strong connection to the community ! And a nice bit of detective work on your part ,Jordan. I would love the see the end result, but it will probably take years of part-time labor and at my age,71, I most likely won't. Great human interest story!

[@cynthiamoon372]

Maybe the steam shovel will be restored and working by the time the dam lawsuits are settled and the “studies” are finished on a new dam design.

[@rudimarchand8613]

@@cynthiamoon372 could take many years, the owner of the damn dams is really dragging his feet. Maybe condemnation and seizure could be a viable option?

[@green-gables]

Brass Rat I think the dams will be finished long before the lawsuits are settled.

[@THEPAGEBURNER1979]

That's just to cool. It's amazing to see what this country was built with.not counting how dangerous the equipment was.Good Luck Sir.

[@Beautifully_Flawed_Helen]

What an amazing update. I love seeing people’s enthusiasm to restore such a wonderful piece of history. I can’t wait to see this beautiful machine be restored.

[@tfoley455]

Major props to him for going for a full restoration that is no small task hope you follow along with him that would be awesome

[@JordanMowbray]

I will be following the entire rebuild.

[@peterfordf250]

Dude, that’s awesome! My dad is from Vassar but I know if he was still alive he would have been all kinds of thrilled to help him dig that out and rebuild it! He was obsessed with old iron. And well I am too.

[@jimagnew1643]

I AM SO GLAD, THAT YOU LIKE THINGS like this.

[@raymondcoggins297]

As I've said before THANK you for covering all that you do love to see the ole shovel up and going again

[@JordanMowbray]

Thank you! This will be a great rebuild series to follow.

[@elizabethrowe7262]

Wonderful to see that the restoration will be starting soon on the Steam Shovel. Was also glad that Michael is able to take ownership to retrieve it and start work on restoring it and have it back in working order. Thank you Jordan for the update.

[@lindapage5469]

Great job Jordan!! So interesting. Lots of history there. Now it will be shared with everyone.

[@milwsdl39]

Awesome video serious good luck to the gentleman restoring that steam shovel

[@jimmotormedic]

That truly is a ran when parked video. It's going to be a labor of love. You really don't have a choice you have to do it. Good luck and keep us updated

[@fuggnut]

I would like to see video of it being removed and getting restored. Great to see you looked into it more.

[@JordanMowbray]

Thats the plan. Make sure you subscribe so you dont miss any videos.

[@marklambert4793]

This story just grows and grows. Great coverage Jordan! People will be watching this series you’re putting together for decades!

[@JordanMowbray]

I hope so :)

[@maried4069]

Can’t wait to see the restoration of this. Thanks Jordan for doing the interview. I just love to see old historical artifacts.

[@benclore6622]

Thanks Jordan for all of your videos. Excellent work.

[@JordanMowbray]

Glad you like them!

[@valsblackcatsrule8740]

It was wonderful to hear that the steam shovel is not just junk. Great interview! Stay safe and healthy out there. Thank you for sharing a part of your day with us!

[@sue8319]

All questions answered thanks.....another stellar video

[@JordanMowbray]

Thank you!

[@jameshewettjr.3147]

The shovel stuck out from the first glimpse I saw of it in your first drone flyover. Glad to see you followed up on it, and did this in depth video on it. Thanks

[@johnmrbartlett]

Thanks man, you're videos documenting the dam collapse and the human stories in the aftermath are very interesting. Good work and thank you for taking the time in making these videos. Following from Hampton, Virginia

[@JordanMowbray]

Thank you! Glad you like them.

[@robertkissiar2976]

Great video Jordan well done sir! Makes it even better to now know the story. Thank you for taking the time to make the videos!

[@JordanMowbray]

Glad you like them!

[@maryannrightenburg6207]

very informative interview. looking forward to following the journey.

[@Quetzachapin]

Your interviewing skills are remarkable, and you seem very well informed when covering a topic. Another great video.

[@JordanMowbray]

Thank you!

[@roblachman8919]

Thanks Jordan for the update on the Shovel. Look forward to watch the recovery and rebuild. Love to help but a bit far to travel from Australia. Stay safe. 🇦🇺

[@mikeoberloier303]

Thanks.

[@edwardharrop5819]

Outstanding video. It so beautifully shows how life goes on after a tragic event. The shovel will rise up once more and in the background mother nature is quickly and quietly demonstrating her resilience. Powerful stuff and a message we could benefit during the pandemic and disturbing national events. Keep ‘em coming Jordan.

[@jerryleejohnsonjr1377]

Great job documenting this history.

[@annshoffner416]

So interesting to see this ancient piece of machinery finally visible. I will be watching for updates when they begin to removing it from the muddy bed it currently sitting in! I’m so glad this guy is keeping it here in the Midland area! Keep us up to date! Love your channel!

[@mikeoberloier303]

I felt it needs to stay and put someplace for all to see.

[@francinehibiscus350]

Another hazard to navigation! 😁 What a neat story, I am interested in hearing how it all turns out. Those old machines are amazing. Thanks, Jordan!

[@denniswhaley22]

whoop whoop! this is the one we've been waiting for! Thank you Jordan. Basic chemical compounds from Farm Stores can begin the rust conversion. No need for the big dollar products. All you need is some humidity. Would love to see this project through.

[@JordanMowbray]

Your welcome. I will be following this project and making a series of it.

[@jeffpattison6740]

Great job Jordan! Thank you and thank you to Michael for what he is doing to preserve the history of the area!

[@mikeoberloier303]

I hope everyone can come and see it at the show grounds.

[@shellygenter8585]

Such a cool story! Look forward to seeing the next chapter in his adventure.

[@Sam465]

Thanks for a very informative video on the Steam Shovel, an interesting journey still to come, I look forward to seeing more on it.

[@JordanMowbray]

Your welcome. I cant wait to follow this restoration story

[@LeaHendersonNeider]

Cool! just love this story! Thank You!

[@JordanMowbray]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nashguy207]

Hed should really start a youtube channel and document the restoration and rebuilding of this awesome machine!

[@BillyLapTop]

Beautiful video. Very informative. Now I know what this machine is supposed to look like. Was confusing until now. Thank you.

[@JordanMowbray]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jillcampbell3510]

I am super excited for this video!

[@DougMessick]

Extremely fascinating, keep on this!

[@JordanMowbray]

Thanks, will do!

[@doreencrespo7133]

I hope he gets through all the red tape that comes up. Sad to think that they were going to deny him they chance to restore it because it made a good fish habitat. Ridiculous.

[@mountainman5025]

I didn't see any fish swimming around the shovel...Did anyone else?

[@Ibanez-ct1ih]

I don’t see any fish swimming around it now

[@jodyrewa688]

My fave parts were seeing a steam shovel in action, and the footage where we see where this shovel is in reference to the dam. I keep thinking of the book “Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel” and then the man working on it is named Mike!!! Wow 😊

[@flash80D]

Come to National Pike Steam Gas and Horse Association in Brownsville Pennsylvania to see a Thew shovel and many more machines that built this country so many years ago. Second weekend in May and third weekend in August for the shows. Looking forward to seeing y'all there. "Flash" Gordan Shirley. I have the model 41 Northwest Shovel at Brownsville

[@real-andy6954]

Good luck to him and his crews on the steam shovel it going to take a lot of patients and hard work to bring it back to life.

[@Scrapyjape]

Fantastic interview Jordan. Keep up the good work and we will all be waiting on your next update :-)

[@deb7599]

Nice interesting video, Jordan.

[@tonybrown6775]

Love seeing saving a piace of history cool old steam shovel

[@mikeatherton3961]

Great Job Jordan ! Very cool...

[@dietergoldschmitt9651]

Interesting story and interview. I was wondering what the steam shovels story was and how it would up at the bottom of the lake. Thank you for the history lesson .

[@LadyJ5569]

Going to be a great restoration video series. This was great. 👍

[@JordanMowbray]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jamesbecker4326]

great video. very informative. thank you

[@JordanMowbray]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mikeoberloier303]

Thanks again Jordan , we will see you in Sept. when we dig it out and Oct. when we pull it out.

[@JordanMowbray]

Can't wait!

[@stevef.m.2188]

Thanks Jordan,I did enjoy the video

[@JordanMowbray]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@williamwinter2638]

Keep up the great work. It would be great if you could keep connected with this guy and his steam shovel restoration.

[@JordanMowbray]

I will be following the entire restoration of the shovel

[@donnaguy9057]

Can't wait to follow the restoration of the grand ol' gal!

[@terryg3921]

Good luck on the "restoration" to the owner. Great filming Jordan.

[@JordanMowbray]

Thanks 👍

[@mikeoberloier303]

Thank you.

[@leefalls1880]

Great video and I'm excited to see it get removed and hopefully put back together.

[@NikeHM69]

I wish him luck with the restoration. One thing is for sure though, I wouldn't walk under that boom anymore if I were you, one support is already gone and the other is mostly rust particles shaking hands.

[@robertforrest7956]

Very interesting interview. When I first saw the shovel, I thought it looked like someones old Still...😄. I hope he stays in touch with you as far as updates on restoring it.

[@andrewcarey5359]

I was a part of this history as well had a cabin on Beach Rd in Hope and we past this area so many times. Hoping one day the lake will be back to go fishing there.

[@TeemarkConvair]

cool story..had it not been left there,,smelter..good video

[@TheAaronmh]

This is NOT going to be a small task. I will watch with interest. If I was close, I would offer to help. Love old steam.

[@blancolirio]

Wow! very cool. Juan

[@JordanMowbray]

Thanks for sitting down and talking with me today. I really appreciate it.

[@azwrenchmaster5334]

Juan, are you lost? This is about a buried shovel, not a plane! Hahaha

[@johnnyrfinley9626]

3 known to exist- what a find!

[@stewcarew4943]

I have been following you just to see how quickly the vegetation takes over.

[@JordanMowbray]

Its growing fast!

[@michaela1655]

It will take a lot of money to bring her back to life, but it will be nice to see a machine like that again. Preserving that kind of history is beneficial for us.

[@Chevy4x4dawg]

Great reporting!!!!!! And what a great thing to happen to this rare machine!!!! Best of luck to him and the antique group. Now one complaint....... Seriously the government / lake operators gave this guy grief about the exact location and getting a permit...... Did they get a permit to flood all the homes and businesses down stream???????? Enuf of that. Again great work Jordan.

[@green-gables]

Got run according to protocols on this stuff. From the governing side, following set rules for lake access, etc, avoids setting precedents others will want to be considered under and avoids lawsuits when rules are not followed if ownership is bypassed. Yes, a lot of red tape.

[@Chevy4x4dawg]

@@green-gables Of course and agree but red tape should not be a hassle..... I work in state government so completely understand the need for policies and protocols. In this situation it just seems once again a governing body was not helpful to a citizen in which it serves. That is all.

[@jeffdunnell508]

Hope all goes well and it's restored

[@snackpack113]

Interesting video!:)

[@5153flash]

That will buff right out.

[@jimagnew1643]

It was so unbelievable to know that they could really made things like that happen .

[@Hawksyear2012]

It’s great that’s it’s going to be fixed up and saved 👍

[@wolfpacva]

He has a great deal of work ahead of him and money to spend.

[@johnnyrfinley9626]

That is so cool, who knows what other Surprises the lake bed has to offer up.

[@MarkDiffin66]

Nice interview with Mike “Fixie” Oberlier.

[@JordanMowbray]

Hi Mark! Nice to see you on here. This is going to be an incredible project for Mike.

[@waltoak]

Good video, Jordan. This may be some of the same type vehicles used in the construction of the Panama Canal, which was built about 1901 - 1909.

[@JordanMowbray]

Thank you

[@johnlevings4494]

The proverbial elephant in the middle of the room is allowing the River to remain & remove the remnants of the dams & berms. Ownership of The 'daylighted' lake bottom will be contested, but its better the River be allowed to remain natural. The lake bottom will regenerate sooner than anyone expects. (& start generating property taxes...)

[@prebenstablet8765]

Interesting interview , hope to se when they are getting it up on a truck 👋

[@kevinkesler3582]

Neat video. Question. How do you do the drone videos and not hear the rotors but the natural sounds? The drones I've seen and hear always have a buzzing sound.

[@JordanMowbray]

I have to add the natural sounds in when I am editing the video. it takes a lot longer but is worth it

[@darkleopard3381]

Cool you definitely got to take a video of it once it's back up on land and maybe they're hosing it down to see what it really looks like hopefully the wheels and undercarriage survives a little bit but it'd be cool to see it out of that mud hole

[@timarcher7933]

Hope the renovation of the steam shovel goes well with not to many bruised knuckles and bad words.Some project its good the way people are already helping Micheal with his endevour.Will be interesting to see the extraction or recovery from the present site as Micheal said an archelogical dig.

[@mikeoberloier303]

Thanks

[@superrf85]

The video clip of the functioning one is located just south of Pittsburgh PA at the National Pike Steam Gas and Horse Association showgrounds. I go there every year and have seen that one and a dozen or so other types in operation. There are many videos of different steam shovels on You Tube doing their thing at the National Pike showgrounds.

[@mikeoberloier303]

Went there in Oct and meet Bob and his family and got a good look at his and a lot of information from him. Hope to have mine digging agian.

[@mountainman5025]

Now that you have been able to film up close, I can see the bones and I can envision it getting restored...

[@sue8319]

Great interview, why was it used in that location?Many thanks Jordan........

[@JordanMowbray]

It was used to build the dam.

[@davidwilles8577]

I think it would be great once the steam shovel is fully restored that they set it up inside a building in the nearby town on permanent display, maybe charge a small entrance fee to see it. It's a piece of the area's history and through a quirk of fate has been given a new lease of life.

[@mikeoberloier303]

I hope to have a sand pile and everyone can see it dig.

[@jamesriggs1926]

I hope you get it back up and running again it is going to be quite a project and I think you know that

[@lisaguzman7568]

Very interesting! How deep was the water where the shovel was found?

[@JordanMowbray]

About 20-30ft

[@jodirauth8847]

Interesting that that steam helped build the dam and now that the dam is gone and broken the steam shovel with find new life again after all this time

[@green-gables]

And so will the dam...

[@rasenche4562]

wait till october? to avoid the camping season? if i was camping there id love to see someone move that thing out of there. but uh that's just me i guess.

[@firemedic2572]

Great content Jordan.. would love to see a collaboration video with Juan...

[@JordanMowbray]

Its coming, dont worry. Maybe next week. This week has just been very busy.

[@RocketMan1081]

How deep was the lake where this rested? I am curious to see how close people actually were to it floating/boating on the water.

[@JordanMowbray]

It was probably around 20-30 feet

[@RocketMan1081]

@@JordanMowbray ok, so it was definitely a long ways down. It just does not seem that way with the dried lakebed around it.

[@sue8319]

Oh I understand now, to build the damn

[@jasonharper2601]

HOW DID IT GET THERE

[@jamesallion7648]

I'm happy to hear that the bureaucratic hurdles have been crossed. It's historical value outweighs it's value as a fish habitat.

[@ryanvandy1615]

how deep was the water in the exact spot that the steam shovel was sitting at back when the lake was full?

[@kurtbaker4078]

Any updates on the restoration, Jordan?

[@Nick-fp3ru]

Damn I’ve gone swimming in that area😳