CAMAConnecticutAntiqueMachineryAssociation

A picture tour of what goes on all year at CAMA! Spring Startup in just a few days!! But what else can you see? A tour in pics of what went on the past few years.

Please join us for our Spring Startup festival, Machines of all sizes, Steam, Gas, Diesel, and some interesting other machines, Food and Train Rides, all in one place! Display is free! Vendors 25$ or ask for our 20$ special BOTH days but you must stay til at least 3pm Sunday. Kent CT see camamuseum.org for more

Originally built by Theodore Gold who founded the CT University system this original Schoolhouse remains as it was over 150 yrs ago! See what a real school taught!

Almost done! The Plymouth just needs a few more bolts and a fluid top off and she is ready for regular service again. Thanks to all who helped!!!

What awesome machine did you work on over the winter or past years? Gas or Steam, Big or Small we have a space at CAMA this Spring for you. Machinery related Vendors wanted too! This event has been growing the past few years and soon it will rival the mighty Fall Fest! Cars up to 1952 and Military trucks and Big Rigs to 1970, Tractors, Ag equipment, Steam Engines, 1800's Farming Exhibits, Tools, Machining, Axe Throwing, Blacksmiths. Food by the Kent CT Lions Club. Display exhibitors get in FREE + One person. Vendors only $25 for the weekend this year! Related items only please. CAMAMUSEUM.ORG for details and contact info

One of the countries foremost Steam Instructors curates our Industrial Hall. Steam classes are forming up for 2024 - based on interest and availability of the Hall. Small and Giant we will cover them all, Stationary as shown will be the focus and Traction Engines a secondary program. Become a Member and Join the Fun. There will be a fee associated with this class for Oil and Maintenance costs.

Rail work progresses fast now, we have a growing crew on track duty. Just details now and we can start some heavy repairs on Engine #5 with its tender attached, which needs some love too!

Many new projects have arrived at CAMA and we need more help than ever, self starter or team helper you can be a part of promoting learning about the past and reviving Americas' Inventor and Engineering driven past.

More working on the Railroad at CAMA, This is next in line if you saw pics on the switch in the background. We need Docents to give tours this year, if you have some time, are retired or love showing off incredible places - stop by and see us in the coming weeks. We open for the season May 1st

With an Indoor and Outdoor forge we can keep a few Smiths busy! Another facet of our operation! We are always looking for more interested people to join and be part of the crew, lessons too, in case you want to learn a new skill.

Shop busy this week as we near completion of the Plymouth Locomotive. Where can you help?? Follow us on social media on X, FB and other channels like Odysee, YT and Rumble. Check out the website at camamuseum.org for details on joining our crews!!!

CAMA will have a vintage Steam powered Cider Press this year! And if that is not enough wait until you see the new HUGE engines headed our way. We are growing! Volunteers needed!

Our Industrial Hall is getting finishing touches and a huge new display is incoming of Internal Combustion Engines! So much going on! Volunteers and Docents needed!!!

We have a lot to move around and cannot wait for the repairs on the 1923 Plymouth Locomotive to be done. Come join us! Find CAMA on social media and stop by!

Our restoration shop has been very busy the past few weeks. From our 1919 Dodge to our 1923 Plymouth locomotive and some very old gas engines many projects are under way. Help Wanted! Join the fun at CAMA and help us fix these parts of history and show them off to the public. See our new website at camamuseum.com for details!

Vid made by a friend of CAMA a few years ago. Chris is the driver as he takes her around the campus. New social media for CAMA!! We are now on X https://twitter.com/CAMA_CMA Hope to see you this year!! We open for the season on May 1st

CAMA sits alongside a Private railway that runs Freight on the old Berkshire line. Here is a nice shot from our shop.

Steam, Gas, Swap meet, food, friends and fun. Our Fall Festival is the highlight of the CAMA year!!!

A short vid of our Engine Show this year. Fall Fest Sept 22nd,23rd and 24th this year, Hope to see you there!!!

Bring out your old machine project large or small and show it off! Displays are always free! Come and join the fun while we power up all our steam engines, gas engines and other machines for the first time! Vendors wanted! Related items only, If its heavy and metal its likely welcome. ctantiquemachinery.com for more info

Our most recent restoration, We were out tuning it and testing tractors for it. Will be running and in action at our fall festival. Sept 24th, 25th, 26th, 2021 - CAMA’s Annual Fall Show. 10AM-4PM. Bring your old machine project to run and display on CAMA grounds. Again, this will be an outdoor show and social distancing and masking will be required. Hopefully see and hear this one run!!!! She's ready to go! http://www.ctamachinery.com/

Our most recent restoration, We were out tuning it and testing tractors for it. Will be running and in action at our fall festival. Sept 24th, 25th, 26th, 2021 - CAMA’s Annual Fall Show. 10AM-4PM. Bring your old machine project to run and display on CAMA grounds. Again, this will be an outdoor show and social distancing and masking will be required. Hopefully see and hear this one run!!!! She's ready to go! http://www.ctamachinery.com/

Started using compressed air, then fuel is introduced. BANG! CAMA has an extensive collection of large internal combustion engines. These engines vary in complexity from relatively simple "hit and miss" single cylinder engines up to a giant 5 cylinder Wolverine diesel, built in Bridgeport, CT and standing 10 feet tall. CAMA Annual Engine Show in Kent Ct, Coming soon! Saturday, July 24, 2021 - CAMA’s Annual Engine Show. 9AM-4PM. Bring your engine project to run and display on CAMA grounds. Hopefully see and hear this one run!!!! She's ready to go! http://www.ctamachinery.com/

Lighting the glow plugs by hand before the start. CAMA has an extensive collection of large internal combustion engines. These engines vary in complexity from relatively simple "hit and miss" single cylinder engines up to a giant 5 cylinder Wolverine diesel, built in Bridgeport, CT and standing 10 feet tall. CAMA Annual Engine Show in Kent Ct, Coming soon! Saturday, July 24, 2021 - CAMA’s Annual Engine Show. 9AM-4PM. Bring your engine project to run and display on CAMA grounds. Hopefully see and hear this one run!!!! She's ready to go! http://www.ctamachinery.com/

Sat the 31st of JULY is our ROCK MINERAL AND FOSSIL SALE. Tons of material!!! ALL FOR SALE AT GREAT PRICES! Also here, is one of the most extensive collections of Connecticut minerals on display in the state. Plan to visit this newly enlarged and improved exhibit space now OPEN! Watch for more vids and details! Our GIANT MINERAL Sale is on the way!! Join us Saturday, July 31, 2021 See our website or call 860-927-0050 for details http://www.ctamachinery.com/what-is-cama/ Our PLYMOUTH mining motor in pic, A nice people carrier you can get a ride on.