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Old 09-12-2012, 01:42   #1
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Smile interesting Contraption..

Might convert my terrano to steam power!

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Old 09-12-2012, 01:58   #2
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like it, but do not expect to get away early in the morning unless you stoke it up an hour beforehand, Rick
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like it, but do not expect to get away early in the morning unless you stoke it up an hour beforehand, Rick
Still quicker than the glowplugs
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Old 09-12-2012, 12:02   #4
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Job for the kids me thinks
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http://www.markhamgrangesteammuseum.co.uk/
My job is boilerman here so i get to play with these engines i love a bit of steam
Dont know if link will work useing smart phone but too smart for me as i hand fire boiler whilst we wait for engineer to come and replace computer card in boiler control panel wont let boiler run on auto but at least we can can keep steam up
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http://www.markhamgrangesteammuseum.co.uk/
My job is boilerman here so i get to play with these engines i love a bit of steam
Dont know if link will work useing smart phone but too smart for me as i hand fire boiler whilst we wait for engineer to come and replace computer card in boiler control panel wont let boiler run on auto but at least we can can keep steam up
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Old 10-12-2012, 11:14   #7
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It took you forever to fit the bloody starter motor, you wont get this done before i die! therefor Im out......

Free road tax though with steam
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