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My Restorations and Builds - Locomotives

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Bowman Tank Loco No' 265
Stored in pieces, in a box, for over 60 years, this little engine was the first restoration I completed. The owner never found the time to restore it after being given it by their father, so I took up the opportunity as a lockdown project. 
This engine was pressure tested to check the new safety valve spring, and has passed a steam test.

Bowman LMS Loco and Tender No' 13000
This model's paintwork had unfortunately failed and was chipping off with a fingernail so under the owners permission, it was stripped and re-painted. Original paintwork was kept where possible, cleaned and preserved under a new coat of clear laquer.
This engine has been steam tested succesfully.

Photos coming soon!

Mamod Traction Engine TE1A
This engine was gifted to me by the owner as a challenge as they didn't believe I would bring it back to working order considering its orignal condition. After removing the years of rust, all original parts were useable however a new cylinder, reversing lever and whistle had to be purchased as they had been lost by the owner many years ago!
Yet to be steam tested but it has passed a compressed air test.

009 and 00 gauge Railway
My current project that's ongoing - I plan to build a miniature railway that will take both gauges as mentioned above.
I will also be scratch building a 00 gauge locomotive using sheet brass, the design will be based off of the Thomas franchise 'Lady' model engine; removing the cartoon features.

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