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Originally Posted by steamy1
What is the working history of 'Robert the Bruce' ?
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Built in December 1929 as a twin drum “TE1” but did not find a buyer! Fowlers then removed the winding gear and sold it as a General-Purpose Traction Engine. Then owned by building and public works contractor - Donald C. Stewart, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, Scotland. (Dates unknown)
On Saturday 28 June 1975 it was offered for sale by auction of the Stewart Collection making £ 14,000, being purchased by Frank R. Knight, Burrough on the Hill, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire.
In 1993 it was advertised for sale in the August edition of Old Glory magazine with an asking price of £36,000 and was purchased by John Corcoran of Yorkshire.
Sold to W J Kemball in 1995, the engine has recently undergone major boiler surgery, which included a new boiler barrel, firebox, backhead and throatplate. Mr Kemball was fortunate to find a set of winding gear; albeit a single drum, and this was fitted at the same time.