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From record-breaking steam power to extraordinary engineering projects, follow Kory Anderson as he continues building, creating, and inspiring millions.
BUILT IN SOUTH DAKOTA. WATCHED AROUND THE WORLD.
What started as an impossible dream became a worldwide phenomenon. The legendary 150 Case has captured audiences through record-setting pulls, extraordinary craftsmanship, and moments that have been watched and shared millions of times.
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THE VIDEOS THAT MOVED MILLIONS
150 HP Case — The World's Largest Steam Traction Engine
The debut of the 150 Case at Andover, SD — pulling 24 bottoms before a crowd that had never seen anything like it.
Building the 150 Case — Dream to Steam
The full story of how Kory Anderson and his team built the world's largest steam traction engine from scratch.
150 Case Pulls 24 Bottoms — Historic First Run
The moment the 150 Case proved itself — pulling a 24-bottom plow through South Dakota soil for the first time.
GARYING THE 150 CASE.
Every legend has a story. Kory's has a Gary.
Ali and Kory Anderson with the legendary 150 Case.
Kory placing the Gary sticker — making it official.
Long before the 150 Case became a Guinness World Record-holding machine watched by millions, it was a dream that seemed nearly impossible. A dream that took 12 years, countless challenges, and some remarkable people to bring to life.
One of those people was Gary Bradley. At 81 years young, Gary represents a generation of craftsmen who know how to build, fix, and figure things out. But to Kory Anderson, Gary is so much more than a gifted mechanic. He's his best friend, a trusted mentor, and an irreplaceable part of the 150 Case story. Gary's shop in Sheridan, Wyoming, played an important role in bringing the legendary engine to life. And through the years, Gary has continued to be part of the work, the challenges, and the memories that make this machine so special. That's why Stephen Wilson Jr.'s song Gary strikes a particularly meaningful chord. For most people, it's a song about a certain kind of hardworking American. For Kory, it has a name, a face, and a lifetime of friendship behind it. So when Kory is "Garying the 150 Case," it's more than a viral moment. It's a tribute to the man, the friendship, and the craftsmanship that helped keep the dream alive.
Here's to Gary Bradley—and to all the Garys who keep the world running.
Inspired by "Gary" by Stephen Wilson Jr.
GARYING THE 150 CASE — PART 1
The hands-on spirit behind keeping the world's largest steam traction engine alive.
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GARYING THE 150 CASE — PART 2
American craftsmanship, iron, steam, and the people who refuse to let history rust.
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Follow Kory Anderson for more behind-the-scenes moments, American craftsmanship, and the continuing story of the 150 Case.
MORE THAN A MACHINE. A MOVEMENT.
The 150 Case isn't just the world's largest steam traction engine — it's proof that American craftsmanship, engineering perseverance, and a relentless dream can still move the world. What Kory Anderson and his team built in a South Dakota shop has inspired engineers, farmers, historians, and dreamers on every continent.
American Craftsmanship
Every gear, casting, and rivet was made by hand by skilled American tradespeople — the same way it was done in 1905.
Engineering Perseverance
12 years. Countless setbacks. A seized gear three days before the debut. The team never quit.
Historic Preservation
Only nine 150 HP Cases were ever built. This is the tenth — and the only one that runs.
The Next Generation
The 150 Case has inspired thousands of young people to pursue careers in skilled trades and engineering.
THE LEGEND IS STILL BEING WRITTEN.
The 150 Case debuted in September 2018. Since then, it has appeared at shows across the Midwest, been watched hundreds of millions of times, and continues to inspire a new generation of builders, engineers, and dreamers.
MEET THE MAN BEHIND THE MACHINE.
The 150 Case is just one chapter of Kory Anderson's story. Discover the entrepreneur, engineer, and American manufacturing advocate behind the legendary steam engine.
THE 150 CASE WAS JUST THE BEGINNING.
Follow Kory Anderson as he continues building extraordinary machines, American manufacturing companies, and opportunities for the next generation of skilled tradespeople.
THE LEGEND IS STILL BEING WRITTEN.
Millions have watched. Thousands have experienced it in person. Be part of what comes next.