News and Gossip From the Preservation World
30 OCTOBER 2004

ASTWOOD BANK DAY TRIPPERS


A number of engines housed at the premises of S.E. Davies at Astwood Bank in Worcestershire took to the road today. A full report and images of the event will follow in due course, but for the moment a couple of selcted images can be viewed by clicking here.

27 OCTOBER 2004

FOWLER ROLLER FOR SALE

1926-DNB Roller.New firebox,boiler barrel, smokebox, tube plate. etc. Fitted with canopy and governor .Excellent condition.Please phone 07710745964. for more details.


26 OCTOBER 2004

MAJOR INFLUENCE PASSES AWAY

John Peel.  Rest In Peace, a major influence on my life. A big help in my career and a massive loss to the music world..

25 OCTOBER 2004

RSJ TRACTION ENGINE FOR SALE


For sale Ransomes Sims & Jeffries 6 NHP traction engine works no:42013 excellent condition throughout, boiler work done, tidy paint work. A genuine engine. Offers I.O.R. £100,000. Tel 07768-030178

24 OCTOBER 2004

CHEFFINS SALE RESULTS

Another auction at Cheffins saw a number of key engines on offer. Some sold, some did not. The most intereting results are listed below:

Garrett Steam Tractor: £71K  (Sold)
Clayton & Shuttleworth  roller:  £36K (Unsold)
Wantage traction engine: £70K (Unsold)
Fowler petrol roller  £8K (Sold)
Marshall Britannia boxed portable £3K (Sold)


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.

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