Have you ever gone out to Rough and Tumble? There's usually some hit or miss engines at the shows, along with some great steam traction engines, stationary steam engines, antique Cats, John Deeres out the wazoo, and even some old kerosene Rumleys. It's a great place to learn the old skills, they do a blacksmithing class, a steam school, and everywhere you turn, there is someone who wants to pass on some knowledge, so it doesn't get lost. I did their steam school when I was 16, it definitely cemented the love of antique machinery in me.