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Old 10th August 2012, 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Steam Scenes View Post
I have never seen a detailed history for the engine either, interested to know more. Did it go to Ireland new? I understand it was used as a showmans engine for part of it's life, there was mention on here of it being restored as a showmans engine. It is listed in the fairground heritage trust list as having showland owners but they don't say with which family.
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What is the history of Fowler 7871 - is that 'CC' registration not Caernarfonshire???? Then Antrim sign writing..... Hedd???
From emory either Simons or Teago, as noted Caernarvonshire as was.

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Reading the thread about it more closely I understand it was sold with a cylinder:
http://www.tractiontalkforum.com/showthread.php?p=20037
But there was another lot in the auction, a cylinder casting, a crankshaft, and damaged flywheel..........
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