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| 22.10.2003 ANDERTON & ROWLANDS YARD TO BE CLEARED. They have been viewed for many years by those travelling North on the M5 between Taunton and Exeter, but now comes news that the Anderton & Rowland Showmans Yard is to be cleared of some of the classics stored there. Amongst the gems is a Bristol Rigid Eight, which is not beyond saving. Another ideal opportunity to own a rare and historic piece of fairground history. For more details call Peter on 07968 776470 21.10.2003 SAVE THESE COMMERCIALS! As reported in the latest issue of Classic & Vintage Commercials Magazine, the proprietor of the infamous Gun Hill Garage (breakers yard) has stated that by November he will have no choice but to clear the site of some of the numerous treasures hidden within. There are many delights to be found on the site and it would appear that quite a few are ready for saving before its to late. For further details check out the latest issue or contact Gun Hill direct on 01206 323172 20.10.2003 TRADITIONAL PAINTS SAVED During summer 2003, much work went in to studying the subject of paint to tackle proposed EU legislation that (if passed) would make it impossible to market and sell cellulose and some coach enamel products. FBHVC is delighted to report that its efforts have paid off. As a result of lobbying by FBHVC and the Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens (FIVA), amendments to allow the continued production and sale of limited quantities of appropriate materials were tabled by Robert Goodwill, MEP. These amendments (prepared by FBHVC) had the support of the European Commission official responsible for drafting the Directive and were accepted by clear majority at a meeting on 9 September. Although the Directive has several more stages to go through before becoming law, it was the most important and it is unlikely that these amendments will be affected by future debate. On hearing the favourable result of the vote, Lord Montagu, FBHVC’s President, said: "This is very good news: it would be a disaster if traditional paints and varnishes were to be banned. The result shows what can be done when potential problems are picked up at an early stage. FBHVC researched the implications and worked with FIVA’s lobby team to draft the amendments and ensure they were put forward effectively." 19.10.2003 ASBESTOS JOINTS CAN CONTINUE Good news for The Heritage Movement. The Health and Safety Executive has given permission for The Heritage Movement to continue to use asbestos for mud-hole joint rings etc. from the end of this year which was previously the deadline for discontinuing its use. Thanks are due to The Heritage Railway Association who played a major part in the negotiations for the continued use of asbestos. We are grateful for this information which has been supplied by Jonathan Wheeler, the EATES vice-chairman and a boiler inspector. Information taken from EATES website. BANBURY 2004. CAN YOU HELP? The dates for the 2004 Banbury Steam & Country Show have been confirmed as June 26th & 27th. Held at Bloxham on the outskirts of Banbury the event is staged by the Banbury Steam Society. Following a highly succesful 2003 event however, the organising committee are currently looking for people to fill several vacant positions. These are namely the Steam Section, pay gat, main areana and an event sectretary. If you feel you can help in anyway get in touch with them via there web site via the links page. 17 0ctober 2003 CHEFFINS SALE LOOMS LARGE AGAIN A list of entrants for the Cheffins Auction on October 25th has been published. The items available are listed below. Full details on the auction can be wound at www.cheffins.co.uk We will bring the results of the auction in the days after the event. JOHN FOWLER & CO (LEEDS) LTD TYPE K7 STEAM PLOUGHING ENGINE Reg No: RO 4520 Engine No: 16646 Built 29th June 1926 Compound 2 speed rated at 12nhp Originally delivered new to Reading Corporation who sold it in 1939 to W. Wilder & Sons of Crowmarsh, Oxon who were ploughing contractors. The engine then passed into the hands of Thos. T. Boughton & Sons of Amersham who were also ploughing contractors. There is no further history until in 1975 the engine received the Registration No: R04520 and was then sold to R.Potts of Harefield, Middlesex who then in turn and in the same year sold it to Charles Roads. In 1977 Roy Lipscombe purchased the engine in a dilapidated state and began the restoration process. In 1995 the engine was sold to the present owners and regularly rallied most recently at Weeting where it was seen ploughing. 2563 ALBARET (France) single cylinder, 2 speed 10ton steam roller Engine No: 1228 A very rare and unique engine the vendor reports that the first boiler test was carried out on 3rd December 1928. The engine is in 'as found' condition, very rusty but would appear to be almost complete although some of the brasswork is missing. Recently discovered in Belgium, there are no early records of this engine 2564 MARSHALL SONS & CO LTD portable single cylinder steam engine in original condition and most of the fittings appear to be intact and overall the engine does not look to have been much used. The brassware, gauges, etc are fitted although a few grease cups and wheel hub covers have long since been lost. It is understood although not confirmed that it is rated a 10nhp and the Serial No is again believed to be 57462 although it does not appear in the Traction engine register 2565 AVELING & BARFORD LTD, GRANTHAM 6ton diesel roller with single cylinder engine - forward/reverse 2 speed, fitted with drivers canopy finished in Norwich City FC livery 2566 WALLIS & STEEVENS 'ADVANCE' 2/3ton diesel roller fitted with 4 speed gear box Serial No: OG/E 6116 2567 WM ALLCHIN LTD 6" MODEL ESTATE ENGINE Compound 3 speed A fine scaled model of the last remaining full size engine of this type. Construction of this engine was begun in the late eighties by Gordon Hudson and following his death the engine was completed in 1995 by Mick Cox. The boiler work was carried out by SFB Boiler Systems and hydraulic tested in 1995 to 165psi 2568 *AVELING & PORTER Type DR 35 ET 15ton road roller with a Blackstone horizontal open crank heavy oil engine, twin 36" dia. flywheels, scarifier and original brass plates including prancing horse Serial No: 12867 2569 *1985 MERCEDES 2 axle rigid curtainsider. One owner/driver from new, used daily and described as a good runner Reg No: B396 UCL Serial No: 31040220672242 2570 WARD LA FRANCE petrol truck converted into a wrecker 2571 *1990 MAN 7.5ton rigid transporter. Current TAX and MOT Reg No: H575 FVC 2572 *1942 AVELING & BARFORD diesel road roller 2573 c.1937 AVELING & BARFORD AE 518 2 cylinder diesel roller. Described as being in original condition Reg No: BTL 473 2574 1945 WALLIS & STEEVENS PEU/D45180 petrol roller Reg No: CRX 512 2575 1947 RUSTON BUCYRUS 10 RB fitted with a Lincoln cab Reg No: LEB 698 Serial No: 10875 2576 *Foden no.91 4 wheel trailer 2577 A 4 wheel drawbar trailer with front wheel dolly, independent suspension suitable for conversion (Ex MOD) 2578 A 4 wheel flat bed solid tyred trailer (believed to be ex Showmans) for restoration 2579 Ransomes threshing drum 2580 1991 LEYLAND ROADTRAIN 17.30 300hp tractor unit. Described as being in fair condition Reg No: H371 USO 2581 1970 HIGHWAY MORGAN LOW LOADER heavy duty semi-trailer fitted with manual winch and hydraulic knock out neck with donkey engine and power pack Serial No: 182112/70 2582 *1961 BEDFORD TK chassis cab. Described as sound and only 1 owner from new Reg No: 8224 MF Serial No: KELC118593 15 October 2003 STEAM COLLECTION OFFERED FOR SALE The following list of engines being offered For Sale has been sent to us. Althought the list is full and reasonably detailed, there is some speculation as to its authenticity. No doubt time will tell the full story: John Fowler Steam Traction Engines And Aveling & Porter Steam Rollers, oil, gas, diesel, hot air engines Sentinel portable tar sprayer, Robey winching engine Marshal portable all For Sale or auction or as collection All engines for sale to best reasonable offer Fowler Class A4 6 HP DCC TE No 9691 1903 Fowler Class R 6 HP DCC TE No 12065 1909 Fowler Class 6 HP DCC TE No 10342 1905 Fowler Class A4 5 HP DCC RL No 8669 1898 Fowler Class A4 6 HP DCC TE No 11489 1908 Fowler Class 8 HP DCC TE No 9525 1902 not restorable good only for convertible parts for 10379 Fowler Class D2 4HP DCC RR No 10379 1905 running un restored in regular use with or without tar sprayer Fowler 8 HP cylinder block with crank eccentric sheevs RL fly wheel Robey winching engine twin, reversing 2 speed with very good vertical boiler and original transporter Aveling & Porter 4 HP DCC RR spares only Aveling & Porter 5 HP DCC RR 12058 1928 Aveling & Porter 4 HP DCC RR 11024 1924 excellent fire box front tube plate new welded barrel not fitted Aveling & Porter 4 HP DCC RR Aveling & Porter 4 HP DCC RR Marshall 3HP SC portable engine Rider Erickson hot air engine same as in photo Sentinel SC portable Engine very good boiler needs tubes 90% compete 1 of 3 recovered from Africa Iron Man pneumatic riveter Ruston 6 HP diesel Ruston 4HP gas engine low tension ignition International 4 HP oil engine low tension ignition with horse drawn transporter All engines require full restoration most steam engines require boiler repairs Falcon Knight 1927 tourer 4 door fully restored un used for 11 years sleeve valve engine new honey comb radiator Boat replica 1940 counter stern launch fiberglass construction original Stuart 2 cyl 2 stroke engine steam engine available to suit All items located in Sydney Australia all engines will go to Auction if not sold before Email: allsopp@teledata.mz 13 October 2003 MINIATURE RAILWAY OFFERED FOR SALE A well engineered 7 ¼" gauge model railway set comes under the hammer at Cheffins Cambridge Vintage sale on Saturday 25th October 2003. The rolling stock includes 2 narrow gauge steam locomotives 4 standard gauge locomotives and 7 other steam petrol and battery operated locomotives and shunters together with 650' of steel track, 19 goods and passenger wagons and lineside accessories. The garden railway set has been put together by a keen enthusiast over many years and has been in regular use during the time of his ownership, it is only due to advancing years that the decision has been made to dispose of the entire collection. Full details of the locomotive, goods wagons and coaches will be available on our website approximately three weeks prior to the sale and catalogues will be available some two weeks prior to sale, cost £8 by post. www.cheffins.co.uk 10 October 2003 THE GRIFFIN IS SOLD It has been confirmed that John Atkinson from Launceston has purchased Burrell Showmans No 2804 'The Griffin'. Built in 1906 the engine will be mechanically restored but left in its current condition. It is a very large engine and as a 3 speed with 7 foot rear wheels will be a sight to behold (not to mention control) on the road. John of course is also the owner of a Burrell Gold Medal Tractor that he regularly roads everywhere. It is noted that this engine is not for sale. We wish John well with his new steed and we all can look forward to seeing 'The Griffin' out and about in the not to distant future. 05 October 2003 FODEN STEAM WAGONS FOR KEMBLE Following the overwhelming success of the 2003 Gloucestershire Steam & Vintage Extravaganza, I am delighted to be able to annonce that the 2004 event will take place on Kemble Airfield on August 7th & 8th 2004. Continuing with last years successful theme of Steam Wagons I am keen to get as many as possible onto the site to help celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Stroud Vintage Transport & Engine Club, organisers of the event. As well as attracting as many differing types of Steam Wagon as possible, I am also making plans to hold a special 'Foden' section. It is hoped to get around 15 Foden Steam Wagons to attend. Of course as well as Steam Wagons, there will be all other types, makes and uses of Steam Power on display. If anyone would like more information or would like to exhibit at this event please contact Matt Shipton at svtec_news@hotmail.com or road_steam@hotmail.com and I will be happy to give you more details on the event. Alternatively you can contact me direct on 01453 823684 I am also looking for other associated Foden exhibits that may be interested in attending in 2004. Visit the event web site by clicking here |