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| News and Gossip From the Preservation World |
| 22 OCTOBER 2004 WATERLOO TRACTION ENGINE FOR SALE Imported from Canada to Darlington and ready to rally. Built in 1911 with 12 months test. Contact 07787 967694 for more details. 21 OCTOBER 2004 DUTCH PORTABLE FOR SALE 1908 Marshall 8nhp portable available. New fire box and tubes. Contact 0031 323561 for more information. 20 OCTOBER 2004 ILLEGAL IMPORTS IMPOUNDED Reports suggest that a recent consignment of traction engines imported from Australia have been impounded. Rumours are abound that the engines did not have the correct export documentation and are currently under investigation. 18 OCTOBER 2004 END OF SEASON RUN IN GLOUCESTERSHIRE No less than six steamers took part in the now traditional end of season run in the Gloucestershire town of Stonehouse. The engines gathered at the picturesque Fromebridge Mill and a jovial afternoon was had by all present. Engines present included a Fowler Roller, Burrell Traction Engine, a pair of Foden Wagons and a duo of MacLaren Engines. Another event is planned for the spring. 10 OCTOBER 2004 OFF ROAD VEHICLE CHARGE It appears that owners of vehicles that are covered under the SORN regulations are to face a fee of £4.50 to register their vehicles as not being in use. The proposals are under consideration and various groups are currently addressing the proposals. 09 OCTOBER 2004 ANOTHER FOWLER CONVERSION FOR SALE A second Fowler Showmans engines is being advertised for sale of late. The 6 nhp engine is in excellent condition and more details can be confirmed by calling 01757 617239 08 OCTOBER 20OO4 RANSOMES ENGINE FOR IMPORT Excellent opportunity to own a rare RCT type engine. 7.5 tons and full working order with Dutch boiler ticker (new boiler 1994). Contact 0031516461357 (Holland) 07 OCTOBER 2004 LOCOMOBILE LAUNCH Modelworks ltd are currently launching a kit based on the legendary Locomobile Steam Car. An excellent opportunity to own your own steam car. Look out for adverts in the national press for more details. 30th SEPTEMBER 2004 HIGHLANDER COLLISION Sad news from the Bedfordshire Steam and Country Fair is that Fowler DN1 Roller 'Highlander' was hit my a low loader causing its front forks to snap. No one was injured in the incident but the front end of the engine was completely snap off! Work is already underway to put the engine back on the road before too long. 26th SEPTEMBER 2004 FOSTER WAGON MAKES TRIUMPHANT RETURN The only surviving Foster Steam Wagon (Sir William) made an appearance at the Bedforshire Steam Fair sporting a new Chocolate brown livery and tipping body. By all accounts the engine made a fine sight. 25 SEPTEMBER 2004 ................... EX ANDERTON & ROWLAND LORRY FOR SALE Ex-Anderton & Rowlands ERF A-series, F Reg - 1967, flatbed, 6-wheeler, single drive, original livery states Plymouth depot, Gardner 150 engine and David Brown gear box. Pictures can be supplied if required. Please contact Gerald on: 07860 733340 20 SEPTEMBER 2004 ................... LIVING VAN FOR SALE Small Living van for sale Builit by Harae & Sons of Wandsworth London in 1885 Needs some work call 07885201488 for more information. 19 SEPTEMBER 2004 ...................... SODBURY SORTOUTS CONFIRMED Vintage Sortout - Saturday 9th October 2004 and Saturday 9th April 2005 at Newbury Showground. A must for all collectors of bits and pieces! DISCLAIMER: All news items are taken in good faith from trusted sources. Whilst we make every effort to provide accurate information at times some of the facts conveyed may be a little off kilter. |