Just to clarify, this is NOT a steam organ! A steam calliope is something completely different. Blowing steam through the wood pipes would most likely damage them. Otherwise, it's a nice fair organ.
The term 'steam organ' is clearly not a very clear description; it means that the bellows for the air to play the music were driven by some sort of steam engine e.g. a traction engine or fairground engine.
@nigelwinesmith well said! I agree with you and as far as ime concerned they are all steam organs no matter how much fair organ enthusiasts hate it. we can call them what we like:)
These olde band organs are cool; wish there were more clips of them. This one must be very unique operating on steam as all the others are blown with air.
What is the title of this song?
118Verbeek 2 years ago
The tune is called 'Wheels'.
StuartMulcrow 2 years ago
@118Verbeek the name of the song is WHEELS, my nan used to play it on the piano when I was a little girl
gillypatty 1 year ago
this organ is not seen out often does it live in my homeland of beautifull old Wales?
joansmith07 3 years ago
It could well live in Wales, I have checked my other photos of the day but still cannot confirm
nigelwinesmith 3 years ago
oh right thankyou... i love Wales
joansmith07 3 years ago
Just to clarify, this is NOT a steam organ! A steam calliope is something completely different. Blowing steam through the wood pipes would most likely damage them. Otherwise, it's a nice fair organ.
wurlitzer153duplex 5 years ago 5
The term 'steam organ' is clearly not a very clear description; it means that the bellows for the air to play the music were driven by some sort of steam engine e.g. a traction engine or fairground engine.
nigelwinesmith 5 years ago
\this is a very fine Bursens organ. 52 Key.
I think the organ needs new bellows...
coenstad1980 3 years ago
@nigelwinesmith well said! I agree with you and as far as ime concerned they are all steam organs no matter how much fair organ enthusiasts hate it. we can call them what we like:)
Totallyfairorgans 1 year ago
These olde band organs are cool; wish there were more clips of them. This one must be very unique operating on steam as all the others are blown with air.
rotunda57 5 years ago
no they all can be on steam and air but they are all unique my grandads got one
jade2k7sheffield 5 years ago
This Dosent Operate On Steam It Runs On Bellows.
Mclaren1O 2 years ago