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I think 11717 is the best engine i have seen in quite a while! What is its history? It is a BAA is it not?
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Went up to a farm near Haltwhistle many years ago to see 11717, in a bit of a state then, parked next to a Wellington tractor and a ploughing engine, also a partly dismantled A&P 6 ton roller which Jim Gratton bought.
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Jake Johnsons by the sound of it . Was his place called Wolf Hills ? I rather think that Jake's BAA was the other one .
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11717 1909 BAA Class Single Cylinder Colonial Traction Engine, 6nhp, 8 tons History: 1909 - Built on 8 March and exported to Australia to agents W. M. Noakes, New South Wales, Australia. 1909 - Sold to Welch, Perrin & Company, New South Wales, Australia. 1950’s - She worked in this area of Australia until ending up plinthed in a park in Victoria, Australia. 1992 - Returned to the UK. 1995 - Offered for sale in March by auction. 1995 - Purchased by the present owner. Owners: Richard Vernon, Cottesbach, Lutterworth, Leicestershire Regards Arthur |
I thought it must have been taken from Australia. Im hopeful the remaining ones will stay here.
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Purchased , not taken !
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