Southwest Missouri Early Day Gas Engine & Tractor Association Branch 16

11/29/2025

Make plans to watch RFD-TV’s Classic Tractor Fever - Saturday, November 29, 2025 - 11:30 AM CST - as they feature our 2025 Steam-O-Rama!

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!

Listen in as Jeff Ruth, President of the Southwest Missouri Early Day Gas Engine & Tractor Association Branch 16, discusses his collection of antique equipment on display at our 2025 Steam-O-Rama! Thank you to Classic Tractor Fever - this segment will be on their show - Saturday, November 29, 11:30 AM CST - RFD-TV!

11/26/2025

We are looking forward to seeing our 63rd Steam-O-Rama on television! Tune in to Classic Tractor Fever on RFD-TV - Saturday, November 29, 11:30 AM CST.

11/24/2025

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

11/14/2025

Thanks Someplace or Another for sharing videos from our 2025 Steam-O-Rama!

11/14/2025

We received news that Dr. David Rybolt has passed away. Please remember his family in your prayers.

David often said, “I may have had a long working career, but I never worked a day in my life.” His passion for his profession, love for his family, and joy for life left a lasting mark on everyone who knew him.

Dr. David Rybolt December 8, 1946 – November 9, 2025 Dr. David Rybolt, 78, of southern Missouri, passed away after a life devoted to family, veterinary medicine, and agriculture. Born December 8, 1946, in Lawrence, Kansas, to William and Mary Alice (Turner) Rybolt, David grew up on a farm near Bed

11/12/2025

In answer to his question … why not both? ❤️💚

Thanks to all of our exhibitors for taking the time and making the effort to bring their equipment to our annual Steam-O-Rama! It takes all of the colors to make a good show!

11/11/2025

Save the date! This will be a fun event!

11/11/2025

One of the many displays you will see at our annual Steam-O-Rama .. always 10 days after Labor Day!

Check out our 64th Annual Steam-O-Rama coming in 2026!

Thanks Someplace or Another for sharing!

11/11/2025

Veterans, we thank you for your service and bravery. 🇺🇸

11/10/2025

Listen as Branch 16 Vice President, Griffin Hough, shares a bit of the history of the club’s 125 HP Cooper Bessemer engine! THANKS to our members for moving the engine from Republic to its new home at Halltown .. and for literally getting it running one week before the 2025 show!