Steam Roller, My first engine !

[nurquhar]

Originally Posted by stressed myke

The rollers will pop up a bit more frequent now the rally season is drawing to a close. Don't rush into anything before you buy and ask loads of questions from other owners on steaming, roading, maintenance as some makes are much better than others.

Good luck

Myke

Opps ! Just did a deal on a very nice Marshall. I did take advice from a few folk and had my local friendly boiler inspector give the whole engine a thorough audit. It was about the third engine I had been to see over the summer and I thought I would hard pressed to find a better engine for my budget.

So I guess I am now about to enter the foot hills of one them learning curves.

[tractionman]

Congratulations ...I lovely engine.

[Berrybrook Steam]

I have sent you a PM. Call me on 01392 833301 for more details.
Thanks Michael

[weidner]

Originally Posted by nurquhar

So I guess I am now about to enter the foot hills of one them learning curves.

Don't worry , the nice people are the ones who are not too clever to answer a silly question . Try and get a copy of A Modern Manual for the Drivers of Steam Road Vehicles , by W.Michael Salmon , still the best book on the subject .

[1882]

Excellent you've found one already, how about bringing it to the October rally at Klondyke?

Rollers arr where the fun is at.

[elsa a8]

Congratulations on your first steam roller, I do like a Marshall roller, very nice!