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nurquhar 25th June 2015 08:52 PM
Steam Roller, My first engine !
 
Dear All

I am on the lookout for my first engine (Full Size). I have a notion that my budget should run to a reasonable roller. Providing its not something that's as rare as rocking horse dodo or you have had all the motion gear gold plated !

I am looking for something which is in running order, in ticket on the boiler and looking good for some years. I am open to suggestions as to types and sizes but I am leaning towards something at the larger end of the scale (10T ish), perhaps Fowler or Aveling.

The only instruction from the wife and daughter is get one with a canopy !

I can deal with some work to get it up to scratch but I want to avoid long periods of 'off the road'.



PM me if you have some suggestions for me to follow.

Sick of brasso 28th June 2015 03:45 PM
There are plenty to choose from in Old Glory this month. At least 3 fowlers i think.

Jamie

johnsawle 28th June 2015 06:29 PM
Well done you and good luck.

nurquhar 28th June 2015 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Sick of brasso (Post 338817)
There are plenty to choose from in Old Glory this month. At least 3 fowlers i think.

Jamie
Yep, keeping a keen eye on OG ads;). One Fowler is sold, another needs new firebox, the other seems to be on the wrong continent. I guess I have waited nearly 40 yrs to be able to be a buyer so another month perhaps won't hurt.

nurquhar 8th July 2015 07:01 PM
Went to see A & P roller, long out of date on boiler cert, needs plenty work to achieve show condition. No negotiation possible on a top dollar asking price.

Ransomes AM54 8th July 2015 08:35 PM
Be thankful you're not looking for a big Garrett single.

:confused: :( *cry

weidner 8th July 2015 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by nurquhar (Post 339647)
Went to see A & P roller, long out of date on boiler cert, needs plenty work to achieve show condition. No negotiation possible on a top dollar asking price.
Which means that the does not want to sell it . Don't let him see your cash .

Engine John 9th July 2015 08:41 AM
Don't despair. There are plenty out there and you will more than likely find what you want.

Kurt Jensen 15th September 2015 06:06 PM
Hallo, I have A completely restored Aveling & Porter 12 tonen, I Can send picture by E-mail

stressed myke 16th September 2015 07:43 PM
The rollers will pop up a bit more frequent now the rally season is drawing to a close. Don't rush into anything before you buy and ask loads of questions from other owners on steaming, roading, maintenance as some makes are much better than others.

Good luck

Myke


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