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Aveling8727 · #1 Post / In Thread 2nd June 2016, 07:34 AM

Any info on the Foden in picture 8? Is it a new build type replica?

8_10 Brass Cleaner · #2 Post / In Thread 2nd June 2016, 07:51 AM

I would hazard a guess that lots of the castings pictured on the Sussex Steam Restorations Facebook page have ended up on it

The Idle Fellow · #3 Post / In Thread 2nd June 2016, 08:02 AM

Thecornishsteamenthusiast: the Garrett roller definitely appeared to be a convertible. I'm afraid I didn't record any engine numbers.
Aveling8727: I didn't see anyone to talk to about the Foden. It certainly looked a bit unusual to me. Can anyone on here shed any light on it?
You both make me realise I should have spent more time talking to people. Nearly all the Dutch speak good conversational English. Technical topics can be more interesting.
Only two years till the next time.
Bill.

davidje · #4 Post / In Thread 3rd June 2016, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Aveling8727

Any info on the Foden in picture 8? Is it a new build type replica?

The Foden is a scratch build 6 tonner. It was made in a relatively short time by a retired engineer Mr Woltman who ran a successful piling rig company. I think he has made an excellent job of it considering the limited drawings and photographs he had to work from.

I first saw it two years ago at Mr Woltman's home when it was just a frame and boiler. I foolishly promised him a cake if he ever finished it.

It is still work in progress and he plans to change some parts.

Hedd is correct that the block and some motion work was outsourced.

davidje · #5 Post / In Thread 3rd June 2016, 08:26 AM

Dordt-In-Stoom is an excellent event, for us as simple punters it beats Dorset hands down.

I'll post some pics when I have sorted them out.

We also went to visit the windmills at Kinderdijk, visited Eindhoven where I worked with DAF for a time and toured Delft and Scheveningen by the sea. All in all a great week.

olie1998 · #6 Post / In Thread 3rd June 2016, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by davidje

Dordt-In-Stoom is an excellent event, for us as simple punters it beats Dorset hands down.

I'll post some pics when I have sorted them out.

We also went to visit the windmills at Kinderdijk, visited Eindhoven where I worked with DAF for a time and toured Delft and Scheveningen by the sea. All in all a great week.

i do believe i had the pleasure of meeting you!, you helped me clean the foden c type tanker wagon Sunday morning! thank again!

ollie