Museum Stories & Updates Lombards

Explore the fascinating history and restoration of the iconic Lombard log haulers—trailblazing machines that revolutionized logging in Maine and beyond. Get behind-the-scenes looks at the museum’s collection and the people keeping them running.

Gasoline-Powered Giants

Gasoline-Powered Giants

When people hear the name “Lombard,” they often picture the iconic steam log haulers that thundered through the Maine woods. Lombard’s gasoline-powered tractors, the company’s mainstay product for nearly three decades, are largely forgotten.

1907 Lombard Steam Log Hauler Timeline

1907 Lombard Steam Log Hauler Timeline

The 1907 Lombard Steam Log Hauler has traveled through time—hauling logs in Maine's remote forests, abandoned and rediscovered decades later, and ultimately restored to working condition by passionate volunteers. This timeline traces its journey from industrial marvel to museum centerpiece.

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Living History

Love Maine's heritage? So do we. Volunteers help operate the museum's working mills, lead tours, clear trails, and more. Your skills—old or new—can help preserve and share the past in a hands-on, meaningful way.

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