I have my grandmother's 1907 shpynx, but Elizabeth has always been a treadle. I just put a new belt of her and she sews like a dream. It never ceases to amaze me that even though she's 105, I never have a minutes trouble out of her. Some of my younger babies give me fits. Just goes to show that they don't make them like they used to. I hope you enjoy your Bessie!