I thought you were going to tell us you bought the farm! What a find. Not an experience we get everyday. It is sad that so many treasures go by the wayside because they have no one to love them.
You will remember my post on how to get the smell out of stored fabrics.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-42530-1.htm
So far I have tested the activated carbon, borax and baking soda. The activated carbon and borax worked 100%. The baking soda worked but not as much as the activated carbon.
Wow! You got to touch those machines. Wow! Charlee and Billy are probably drooling as they read your post.