Hello from Ramsbottom (Lancs)

Evening All. I got my first Lister D about 20 years ago and slowly built up a collection of about 12 other engines before moving house 6 years ago. The lot had to go and I thought, that was that. Time to do other things. About a month ago a neighbour told me of a friend who was selling an Amanco Hired Hand and a Lister D. One look and my bank balance was depleted by several hundred pounds - plus a bit. I really do have limited space so I will have to limit myself to perhaps one more, maybe a Crossley 1030 or other paraffin runner. The most troublesome engine I have owned? A Villiers WX-11. The most enjoyable? Probably a Ruston PB 1.5hp. I’d forgotten how enjoyable this hobby is and look forward to picking up useful hints, tips and stories from the forum. Cheers, David.

Hi David,  to the forum

Hello and welcome!

Hi David and a warm welcome to the forum.

Ramsbottom - dangerously close to the Yorkshire border! My late Dad was from Bolton and I still have loads of cousins over there. Have you been to the Bolton Steam Museum?

Hi David, welcome aboard.

Thanks guys. In answer to Paul, oddly enough I have never been to the Bolton steam museum. I’ve been to the Anson museum several times and Ellenroad steam mill is just down the M62 - dangerously close to the Yorkshire border! I used to be on Fozzer’s Forum and I’m sure many have migrated here.