With Tom 'the engineer' for scale.
With the passing of Angie's mother Audrey a few years ago Tom eventually managed the time to purchase from England a 3" Scale Steam Engine. That's quarter scale. Doesn't seem correct if you've ever stood next to a full size one but I am assured it is. Tom spent most of last winters months stripping the whole thing down, re-washering, de-clinking, re-machining, welding, bolting, oiling, painting and polishing. The result is before you. It has been pressure tested to normal working pressure and is now awaiting its first coal fuel firing. Tom has a French pal who lives not far away who also is a great steam lover with a keen interest in these types of things. On fire up day Tom has invited him over to help keep an eye on joints and seams. I am certain after the hundreds of hours of loving attention to detail Tom has lavished on this construction, all will be OK.
It is his intention to exhibit 'Audrey' at the Internationally recognised Steam Fair at Dordrecht in Holland in late 25-26-27 May 2018. Steam Fair
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