Pickering - Friday 3 August 2012

[Steam Scenes]

Reading the thread about it more closely I understand it was sold with a cylinder:
http://www.tractiontalkforum.com/showthread.php?p=20037

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only history I have is to a Mr Bradley in 2008 in Eire, I to have it listed as a showmans road loco.

[8_10 Brass Cleaner]

Originally Posted by Steam Scenes

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.

Originally Posted by Pride of Somerset

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.

Originally Posted by Steam Scenes

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..........