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Biggest steam switcher: Union Railroad’s 0-10-2

Biggest steam switcher: Union Railroad’s 0-10-2

The biggest steam switcher stood head and shoulders above the rest.

In the steam era, switch engines came in basically three sizes: 0-4-0, 0-6-0, and 0-8-0. They ranged from diminutive shop switchers — typically 0-4-0s, pretty much a pre-1900 machine — to huge switchers such as Indiana Harbor Belt’s three U-4a class 0-8-0s of 1927, three-cylinder behemoths that weighed 364,000 pounds and could muster up to 74,400 pounds of tractive force, with another 12,000 pounds with the booster cut in.

But that wasn’t the b ... Read more

A Culinary Heaven in Holmes County

By TourismOhio

Posted On: Sep 13, 2021

Holmes County feels both close to everything and like a secluded escape at the same time. A quick drive from almost anywhere lands you amongst its rolling hills and picturesque scenery, ... Read more

Holmes County Amish Community Practicing Social Distancing

Holmes County is home to 23,000 Amish citizens — nearly half of its total population. The county’s health department is getting the word out to this community about social distancing and COVID-19.

Health Commissioner of the Holmes Co ... Read more

Amish Country Businesses Scaling Production To Make Medical

Medical personal protective equipment (PPE) is in short supply nationwide due to a surge of COVID-19 patients. Companies have shifted production to make equipment for the crisis, and individuals are stepping up to sew homemade masks.

One ... Read more

ProVia expands entry door production facility

SUGARCREEK, Ohio — ProVia has announced the expansion of its entry door manufacturing facility located near Walnut Creek, Ohio. The three-part, 150,000 square foot expansion will enable ProVia to meet the growing demand for its professional-class entry doors, the company says.

ProVia’s Walnut Creek facility will add 100,000 square feet to house a new steel door production line, 20,000 square feet for a new trim paint line, and 30,000 square feet for warehouse space. Together, these additions will enable ProVia to double its cap ... Read more

Morrow Soil & Water Conservation District offers tilapia sal

MOUNT GILEAD — The Morrow Soil and Water Conservation District is now offering pond owners the opportunity to stock their ponds with Tilapia and White Amurs.

Fish orders will be accepted until Wednesday, June 1, 2022. The fish will be ... Read more

Amish furniture maker Palettes by Winesburg gets a new name

DUNDEE, Ohio. – Handcrafted Amish furniture maker Palettes by Winesburg has announced a rebrand and a fresh name: Mavin.

Mavin is a word meaning expert or one who is experienced in a certain field. The new name sets the company up for ... Read more

Ohio Lumber Mill Operating Again Following Fire, Rebuild

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DUNDEE, Ohio — Winesburg Hardwood & Pallet is still recovering from a fire that destroyed the company’s sawmill nearly a year ago, but they are up and running again thanks to a longtime supplier, Cleereman Industrie ... Read more

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