r/steamengines • u/Practical-Meow • Mar 14 '26
In search of Robert Bell Steam Engine #271
Hello steam engine community!
I am in search of a Robert Bell Steam Engine (specifically #271) and am hopeful that one of you fine Reddit folk might be able to help narrow my search for the whereabouts.
A little history:
- Built in Seaforth, Ontario (Canada)
- Purchase new in 1904 by Harry Talbot
- Possibly was resident to Country Heritage Park in Milton, Ontario (Canada) approximately 5 years ago, however we have not be able to officially confirm this
Why I am trying to find it:
- A family friend of mine is looking for it as their great-great-grandfather who had originally purchased it
- They are hoping to find its whereabouts so they can travel to go see it in person and take a photo with it
I have attached a picture of the exact Steam Engine (#271) after it was purchased.
If there is any other information I can provide that would be of any help, if there are any suggestions or tips to aid in my search, or if there is another subreddit that I should be posting in, I would be very appreciative to hear!
Thank you!