Goldsmith Nov 2013

[Steamcar]

Few picks from another great weekend down under.
Feel free to add yours if you have any to share.

They have a nice pair of ploughing engines that come out and play when the weather is good.
Not a huge plough but plenty big enough to show how it was done.







I like this one
Beauty and the beasts ?




Couple of close ups of the 2 Fowlers.

[Steamcar]

A little something for the Portable Engine fanciers.

[Arfursteam]

Do you have any engine numbers for the two ploughers.

Great photo's

Thanks

[00000]

What class are they? I thought Zs, but they have Salters? Lovely portable, very unusual.

[Steamcar]

Alas I don't usually collect numbers. Just enjoy taking pictures although I did get the Garrett details.
No doubt someone watching will know the details of the Fowlers.
Here is a couple more of the Garrett.





Here is a Clayton Wagon and an Aveling and Porter Roller to enjoy as well.

[Steamcar]

This should also interest some.
A Cowley Compound Roller.

[Steamcar]

Here is another machine that took my fancy.
Fantastic restoration.
I like all the extra features these guys added like the clutch.
Look at the extra bracing on the back wheels to take the torque.
Not sure about to tool box above the drivers head. Could give you a surprise on a rough road.

[forester_neil]

Originally Posted by 00000

What class are they? I thought Zs, but they have Salters? Lovely portable, very unusual.

Yup, both are Z's. The one with a stubby chimney had an oil burner fitted at one point, which was removed later.

Sadly, I can't remember the numbers!

Cheers

[dickeastwood]

The Fowler PEs are both Z7 class built 1920.
15505 (with the wood canopy) is called ‘Archie’ and as I understand is on loan to the Lake Goldsmith Preservation Society by the Victoria Museum. 15504 (with the white canopy) is with a private collector. Neither is from their original pairing. Their partners both scrapped. New to the Water Conservation & Irrigation Commission. If you know more please let me know.

Does anyone know the number of that plough?

[Arfursteam]

Thanks Dick for the information, greatly appreciated