Thew Type O Steam Shovel Removal from the bottom of Wixom Lake

In this video we witness the Thew Type O Steam Shovel that was found in the bottom of Wixom Lake being removed. The boiler and steam engines were removed in the prior video. The steam shovel was moved from the lake bottom to the Midland Antique Engine Association. I will be following the rebuilding progress of the steam shovel on my channel. This footage was filmed on October 24, 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 1: (Thew Type O Steam Shovel found in the bottom of Wixom Lake Interview with Owner and Restoration Plan):
• Thew Type O Steam Shov...
Part 2: (Thew Type O Steam Shovel (Boiler and Steam Engine Removal) found in the bottom of Wixom Lake):
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[@cbale2000]

The wheels seem to work surprisingly well for something that's been underwater for 95 years.

[@marymcguffin9370]

That's incredible they still roll..i can just see these guys strategizing the best way to get it back to it's former glory

[@THE_BaconPirate]

You'd be surprised how well things are preserved in fresh cold water, as opposed to salt water.

[@cincoy3679]

That’s so great. Look all the years and now they fix it. They don’t make stuff like they did ..

[@Sam465]

Well done Michael, & to you Jordan, for videoing the whole process of removing the Shovel, Great effort by the Contractors, in using their equipment to rescue the shovel, I look forward to seeing progress videos in the near future, again Congratulations to all involved in the rescue.

[@ericdeschene2553]

So happy that he can finish this for his dad. You can tell this means a lot to him. Thanks for covering this.

[@marymcguffin9370]

So exciting to see a positive from all this devastation. I'm happy these guys are still interested in saving this piece of history. I would love to see it for real when it's fixed up Good Luck guys you got this. 😌👍 ps things Were made to last back then that's for sure

[@wantsomething3319]

Audio problems in this one. Thanks for all you're doing on this whole disaster. Great job! Jayman...

[@HeritageWealthPlanning]

are those trees where the lake used to be? Already sprouting up?

[@tomtheplummer7322]

Thanks for the video journalism. Well done. 👍🏻😎

[@tankerbill1431]

Thank you for the great videos you have been doing on the dam and especially the shovel. The enthusiasm I see here brings back happy memories of when my friends and I restored the Buick M 18 Hellcat Tank Destroyer for the Sloan Museum here in Flint Michigan. The journey is just beginning and it will be a challenging one but very rewarding one. Many lifelong memories! You can bet I will be following along with great interest. Good luck and Git er done

[@jeffdunnell508]

Wow,amazing the wheels still turned after 95 years stuck in the mud under water,was more surprised it wasn't rusted through,most of it seems pretty sturdy,refurbishing will be a project all in its own,keep us informed how much progress is taking place,thanks Jordan for documenting all that has taken place since the beginning of the destruction of the earth dam breach and flooding,always looking for your updates

[@truracer20]

For everyone glorifying the quality of this shovels build, keep in mind that these were frequently left in the holes they dug. Often they weren't worth the effort needed to remove them. Essentially they were worn slap out.

[@Jdoyle9301]

You should tell the guy who took the steam shovel to watch exploring abandoned mines #228 they found a intact steam shovel #69 the Thew automatic shovel with tools and everything in the woods complete

[@mikeoberloier303]

i did see it and also talked to one of the guys on the phone for a bit about there find and he was asking about mine.

[@thomasdobrenick1549]

Give it a steam bath lose about 300 pounds of muck :)

[@retr0bits545]

sadly was not able to see this until now but the most shocking part is that the iron wheels still turn after nearly a century. would have expected them to be seized. I am looking forward to seeing the beast up and running and hopefully working next to it's only surviving next of kin.

[@mikeoberloier303]

Thanks again Jordan , it is always fun working with you on this project

[@JR-es5zl]

Enjoyed the conversation between the two individuals towards the end of the video.

[@elizabethrowe7262]

So great to see the steam shovel rise from the mud. Now the restoration starts and one day will see it operational. Thanks Jordan!

[@maried4069]

Very good video, very interesting! Thanks for following this Jordan! 🌹❤️

[@teamidris]

It looks like the boiler water was well into rotting the back of the frame before it was dumped and flooded.

[@stevef.m.2188]

Thanks Jordan ,Man that so very cool the way everyone came together to save history very cool

[@lisaguzman7568]

Mike sounds so excited and happy!! What an adventure!

[@upbound11]

Wonderful documentary and very much appreciate the detailed commentary explaining what is happening. Thanks, Jordan!

[@evilborg]

Do the restoration guys have a YT channel to watch the cleanup and restore?

[@sharonbull4483]

Nice to see you documenting history

[@clintonearlwalker]

I've just been looking up Thew Type O steam shovels. That one is in pretty poor condition and it's gonna take a lot of work to make it operational. I don't expect you can buy parts for it at The Home Depot. I know where there are several old steam shovels sitting there rusting away. My dad remembers when a few of them were still running. The thing about steam shovels is they ran on steam. That means coal, a fireman/stoker, a smokestack, and a boiler.

[@nashguy207]

Thanks for following this Jordan. I really hope you or someone follows and videos the restoration of this great piece of machinery that helped to make our country what it is today. You should make a play list of all the steam shovel videos on your yt home page if you already haven't done it.

[@mikeoberloier303]

I have cameras so i can film what I'm fixing and send it to Jordan so he can update everyone. Thanks for the support.

[@nashguy207]

@@mikeoberloier303 That would be awesome!

[@johnsmart964]

This is fantastic, how the ingenuity to build these machines is still there to both recover and rebuild this steam shovel. Fantastic video that shows the grit and determination of the people of Midland who are determined to recover and rebuild their city. They are an inspiration to all.

[@johndunlap6154]

Amazing! Simply amazing! I couldn't believe how the wheels still rotated. It will be really interesting to see this piece of machinery restored. And now, whenever the lake comes back, it will not be a danger to boaters and swimmers. Keep us informed.

[@vanaals]

What an adventure. I grew up in Port Sheldon, on Lake Michigan, and remember exploring all the things that were still around from the time it was established in the 1830's. Which may have sparked my interest in the histories of Michigan communities. Thanks for all your work covering the crane's journey. And the changes on the Tittabawassee River. I'll be following with interest.

[@Astro49flyer]

Excellent coverage of the recovery Jordan. I was amazed the wheels turned so freely on the base carrage.

[@getlosttoday4045]

Back when things were made with pride!

[@WALDMEISTER.2]

beautiful *****

[@jesusisGod1434]

This is so cool!

[@jeremykastrup6907]

What’s the ultimate plan for the shovel ?

[@JordanMowbray]

The plan is to restore it and get it operational again

[@rudimarchand8613]

Audio on this episode is really poor. Otherwise great job as usual.

[@thomassteenburg7220]

to heck with people who want to leave a piece of history for FISH HABITAT--NONSENSE!!-where was it built originally?

[@SchnelleKat]

Supposedly there is another one in the Yukon River in Alaska, Someone made a video of. Couldn't imagine more than 50 to exist of any Thews. That's really neat your located right in Michigan, I am in the SW, Mi part.

[@robertkissiar2976]

That's awesome a little silver lining from a bad situation. The pride that went into manufacturing is long gone nowadays to much stuff is throw away. Great video Jordan and I hope this isn't the honeymoon lol. Thanks for all the great videos brother keep em comin.

[@agentx7138]

Unfortunately the silver lining just goes to show how careless the company that built the dam was no modern dam builder would be irresponsible with their equipment.

[@jeremyjohnsonfishing]

Very cool!

[@sue8319]

Whew...what an operator of the big crane............I need him just a little job.......

[@Jdoyle9301]

You should tell the guy that took the steam shovel to watch exploring abandoned mines the found a intact steam shovel circa 1880s

[@chevy266nova]

I will follow the work that is done on this steam shovel. I am just 1 hour from Midland, Michigan. Hope to see is someday.

[@trekOCLVone]

I've mentioned this one other time - this restoration is totally possible. There is a B17 being built at a museum in Urbana Ohio from only 15% original parts and the rest is being built one part at a time from forms/jigs/fixtures and 15 years and counting of volunteers. here is the link to the B17- www.champaignaviationmuseum.org/3d-virtual-tour

[@tonybrown6775]

Such a cool piece of history

[@1456milne]

Really enjoyed this. Was great you knew to run the camera on them chatting and bantering at the end unedited. Stories are always great from folks standing around, you get a sense of being amongst it. I truly wish them well in the next stage of this journey. Thank you Jordan for bringing this to us.

[@wackowacko8931]

Tell the guys fixing it up that it is a lot easier to run a steam shovel on compressed air from an engine driven pump (you can rent them at an equipment rental place) than trying to get a steam certificate for a boiler. It is also a lot easier than firing/stoking/watering a boiler 3-4 hours before any demonstration run and then clearing out the fire/clinkers afterwards. All you have to do to a compressor is start it.

[@christopherAwaite]

It’s final resting place is super close to my house. That’s awesome

[@flatcat3254]

Awesome hard to believe there is that much left after 90+ years

[@idiotsavant7276]

But did you ever tell them that “simps” is considered an insult or you just let them walk around with those shirts on lol

[@JackKnifeJoe9472]

Still such a shame as to the circumstances as to how it has been removed "dam failure" but awesome to see it come out and hear its going to be restored

[@jeremymellor9175]

To. Jordan I. Like. This. Video.. On. This. Steam shovel are you.. Going. To. Do. Any. More.. Videos. On. The. Steam. Shovel. From... Jeremy

[@JordanMowbray]

Yes I will be. It was winter here but now that things are warming up progress will start again

[@ivanolsen7966]

get the brand of grease in the wheel hubs that allowed these wheels to survive 95 years in water

[@g.k.1669]

So much for the bass fishing honey hole.

[@NovaProspekt1337]

lol i saw you in JacuzziBusGuys video

[@jaydvanman]

Good Job of documenting this little piece of history Jordan ! Looking forward to watching its progress and hopefully seeing the finished product sooner than 9 years !

[@JordanMowbray]

I hope so too!

[@mellissadalby1402]

What's with the audio going in and out?

[@jeremymellor9175]

Are you going to. Sand blast. All. The metal. Hoping to. Make a. Donation to.. You. Soon. From. Jeremy

[@JordanMowbray]

Thank you! Donations can be sent here: www.paypal.me/mowbrayhoneyfarm or here: Jordan Mowbray PO BOX 488 Freeland, Mi 48623

[@brucemcdougall7282]

WD 40 would be a good sponsor . lol

[@ivanolsen7966]

shame though it is about the sound

[@gilzor9376]

That's a first, never saw that before . . . . . no, not the steam shovel . . . . rather, a person wearing a shirt with a life size pic of himself plastered across the front . . . . . . who does that?

[@gilzor9376]

Wow, went back to finish watching . . . . . . later in the vid he said it was his Dad, looks just like him, now that makes way more sense. Sorry, guess I spoke too soon.

[@ivanolsen7966]

and no face masks ......

[@TexasRailfan21-RailfanRyan]

What's the name of that museum that acquired the steam shovel?

[@JordanMowbray]

You can find it on facebook by searching Wixom lake Steam Shovel

[@calvinthedestroyer]

That looks kool!

[@davidsimmons586]

great job

[@steventangney1367]

Very COOL

[@lucyyoung9406]

Saving a wonderful piece of history. Amazing, it didn’t fall apart during the move. Seems they got it just in time. So, will you post pictures that become available?

[@sue8319]

Thanks for all the volunteers......this is so interesting....thanks Jordan, and hi Mrs.

[@davemi00]

My Uncles moved whole Houses in Wayne and Oakland Co, Mich thru at least the 50’s and 60’s. I remember several moves as a child.

[@firesign58]

Very cool look at a surprisingly delicate but massive operation. Excavator operator was A+++

[@XD_the]

I’m surprised that there is not a lot of fishing hooks and line snagged on it

[@JordanMowbray]

There were a decent amount but not many lures.

[@robertforrest7956]

Really enjoyed this vid. Nice to see the work that goes into all of it. Hope they can get it restored. Looking forward to seeing future updates Jordan. Thanks big guy....

[@RomeKG471]

The pumps are wore out on that excavator, most likely from digging stumps out, there not made to do that kind of work, too much strain on pumps and the boom.

[@jacuzzibusguy]

What pumps?

[@RomeKG471]

@@jacuzzibusguy Hydraulic pumps on the excavator.

[@jacuzzibusguy]

@@RomeKG471 got it. I’m a dummy and misread your original comment. I’m over here thinking that the steam shovel doesn’t have hydraulic pumps.....

[@CrusaderSports250]

Its interesting to think that if this had not got stuck and subsequently abandoned we probably would not have it today as it would have gone to scrap decades ago, will love to see the progress as it goes on.

[@kimkelly-kline3768]

Sorry Jordan,some other guy already put the removal on their site..so have seen the removal already...love the updates and any info on the same..

[@jodik5256]

That is amazing!! Thanks for the coverage Jordan!!

[@altonedwards1433]

I love watching old things being repaired. Great job

[@nononsenseBennett]

That will be an awesome series. Your mic needs updating.

[@247CAMD]

Such a great piece of history. Thank you for covering all that you have.

[@merrymanrc]

I am so glad the old steam shovel getting a new home and really glad to see your town getting rebuild

[@raymondcoggins297]

Lotta history can't wait to see her done great video as usual

[@trekOCLVone]

Incredible operation ! Great to see this brought up out of the mud.

[@ianobrien3248]

Nice shout out during the interview!

[@scottbecker3563]

22" would look good for sure!!! LOL

[@scinceman96game]

keep us up to date on the steam shovel

[@markheintz1878]

Why was it left there?

[@JordanMowbray]

Make sure you watch part 1 of this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpermZqArseSZ68

[@markheintz1878]

@@JordanMowbray thank you. :)