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Old 26th May 2014, 06:06 PM
Gordon Bennett Gordon Bennett is offline
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Hi Chris,

Not really - I don't want to add to the conversion debate...

There is a "Garrett 4CD Showmans" that is actually brand new and powered by a 2CV petrol engine. I have seen photos of it and if you are familiar with this type of engine you can see that some parts don't quite look right. It is very good - and if that's what the owner wants that is fair enough - I suspect it fools a number of people but it is not for me. I am left wondering what the world of steam engines is all about for some people - shiny paintwork, polished brass but no sense of history... But that is just my opinion - not right or wrong so don't shoot me down folks!

Michael

PS just read the reply from Mark - posted while I was typing mine!

Last edited by Gordon Bennett; 26th May 2014 at 06:09 PM.. Reason: Added a bit!
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