Neverwas Haul
"Damn the Blinkies, full steam ahead!" -- Major Catastrophe
2018-2019: See the Neverwas Haul at the LYFT Art Park in Las Vegas! Corner of Fremont Street and N. Las Vegas Blvd.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Neverwas Haul, a self-propelled 3-story Victorian House, made from 75% recycled equipment and materials, returns with new interiors, engine, and collections from its travels around the world (i.e., oddities of the Jules Verne era including a Camera Obscura, described below). The Haul measures 24 feet long by 24 feet high and 12 feet wide and is built on the base of a 5th wheel travel trailer.
We designed and built the Neverwas Haul as a vehicle to explore the Black Rock Desert for the Burning Man Festivals in 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, and 2015. We have also been featured at Maker’s Faire, Carson City Admissions Day Parade, and the Handcar Regatta. We welcome all like-minded individuals who wish to participate with us in this on-going endeavor.
Take a House Tour
This moving images tour of the Neverwas Haul was taken by the lovely Renée de la Prade and the Culann's Hounds. It's a great song too! Land of Lost Things--Tour of the Neverwas Haul.
Expeditions
Here is a brief chronology of Neverwas Haul expeditions over the years.
2006-2007 Birth home and Base of operations: The Shipyard in Berkeley, CA
2006: Maiden Voyage to Burning Man, Nevada Day Parade in Carson City, NV
2007: Temporary Home Base: American Steel Studios in West Oakland, CA
2007: Burning Man, Maker Faire in San Mateo, CA (2007 article here)
2008-2012 Home Base again: The Shipyard in Berkeley, CA
2008: Maker Faire
2009: Burning Man, Maker Faire
2010: Burning Man, Pirates of Emerson in Pleasanton, CA
2011: Handcar Regatta in Santa Rosa. (Article Here)
2012-present Home Base: Obtainium Works in Vallejo, CA
2012: Burning Man, Samuel and Katherine’s Wedding (Article Here, Here)
2015: Burning Man
2018-19: Lyft Art Park in Las Vegas
Photo Gallery
2006: Neverwas Haul in the Nevada Day Parade in Carson City, NV
2009: Neverwas Haul encounters the Raygun Gothic Rocket Ship.
2009: Next to the Man.
2010: Neverwas Haul tours the desert.
2010: Extended crew family photo.
2012: Neverwas Haul shows its Hibernian flag.
2012: The Grand Wedding.
2012: Vintage Photo of the Neverwas Haul and its crew.
2013: Katherine the Librarian and Dr. Professor Samuel Tweed on the Haul.
2015: The Major tows the Haul back home.
2015: Neverwas Haul and a similar sized shoe.
Still and Moving Images
There are many still and moving images that record the Neverwas Haul in its travels. A Simple Google Search reveals many photos and moving images
The Neverwas Haul photo search on Google.
The Neverwas Haul video search on Google.
The Neverwas Haul photo search on Flickr.