Rider Hot-Air Pumping Engine

February 26, 2010 12:00 AM

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This 19th century engine is real easy to operate. All you have to do is get a good fire going, then wait about 45 minutes for it to heat up. What's the point? Pumping water to wherever you want it before the advent of electricity.

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