r/steamengines

Not much to go off of here. This boiler is sunk into a swamp in the western Adirondack forest. I was told that it was part of a logging operation and was stripped and abandoned after it got stuck in the swamp. The area was too swampy to get very close, I'm hoping to go back and look again once it dries out later in the season.

I don't know if it was a stationary engine for a sawmill or water pump, or if it might have been a traction engine. There weren't any obvious casting markings that I could see. The boiler is probably 20ish feet long, 3-4 feet across. The smoke stack opening is very oblong, much wider than I'd expect. Thanks!

Got an old wilesco from a deceased family member. It looks to be in very good condition. Solid fuel burner I think. Advice on how to clean it and to hopefully get it running very appreciated!