My pair of steamers
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My pair of steamers
Firstly the Baldwin
and the Sissons
I know a fair bit about the history of the Sissons. It was built in the 70s for Exeter University as a teaching engine. It was rescued and eventually came to me. The Baldwin is apparently a 1874 engine but I don't know much of it's history. Now all I need is a boiler!
and the Sissons
I know a fair bit about the history of the Sissons. It was built in the 70s for Exeter University as a teaching engine. It was rescued and eventually came to me. The Baldwin is apparently a 1874 engine but I don't know much of it's history. Now all I need is a boiler!
Pennack- Posts : 4
Join date : 2013-05-28
Re: My pair of steamers
2 very nice engines looking forward to seeing a video of them running.
Stu.
Stu.
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Re: My pair of steamers
that's something you don't see very often on the rally field. Ive only seen one in the flesh!
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Re: My pair of steamers
Hopefully I'll persuade one of the full size steamers to 'lend' me some steam next time I have them at a rally. Unfortunately the trailer that the Baldwin is on isn't really suitable and doesn't tow well, so we are looking at alternative options. Personally I want to get a Scammell mechanical horse and put the Baldwin, Sissons and Boiler directly on the trailer but my boyfriend might try to claim it for his Scammell collection!
Pennack- Posts : 4
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What a lovely pair of engines. If I had to pick a favourite it would have to be the Sissons. Looks like a very compact unit. Although I suppose a boiler will probably make it slightly less so .
Love it. You don't see enough steam stationary engines about, although I can understand why.
Love it. You don't see enough steam stationary engines about, although I can understand why.
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