Stationary Engine Magazine - October 2017

In this issue

Letters to the Editor The place where readers can express their thoughts and ideas on articles, queries etc that have appeared in Stationary Engine, or suggest new themes that they would like to see, Identity & Assistance This section is for readers seeking help with regards to identifying and/or information on a particular engine or may be ‘how to do it’ advice on a restoration project.

Ulster Auction

I had been visiting a friend to look at some of his engines, and when I was about to leave he asked if I was going to the auction sale being held at Rasharkin, between Ballymena and Kilrea, Co Antrim the next day, Saturday the 10th June.

1 min

Petter Junior Oil Engine

The Petter Junior Patent Safety Oil Engine in its various forms is a familiar sight on our rally fields; this example, an early model with the serial number 50055 forms part of the Jamie Coates engine collection.

1 min

Engines AT Newby Hall 2017

The annual rally at New by Hall is now in its 11th year, and looks to be going from strength to strength. The show was held over the 2nd weekend in June and despite heavy rain in the days leading up to the event, and some rain on the Saturday morning, it did not dampen the spirits of the exhibitors. The field held up well, and I am pleased to say that the weekend saw record visitor numbers.

2 mins

Never Say 'No' To What's On Offer

"Would you like another engine just like yours”? How often do we hear that question whilst exhibiting at an event? Well that is what happened to Alan Fuller, a member of the Sussex & Kent Weald Stationary Engine Group, he overheard a conversation taking place just behind him; once the offer had been declined he spoke to the gentleman offering the engine.

2 mins

Engines At Work

The drag-saw – a revolution in the timber recovery industry

4 mins

The 40th Aldham Old Time Rally

The North East Essex Tractor & Engine Club staged its 40th Aldham Olde Time Rally near Colchester on the weekend of 10th and 11th June 2017. As the show title suggests, this event was a superb old style rally.

1 min

One Of Seven

I have been collecting stationary engines for more than 40 years, and over the years I have had the good fortune to gather together a number of early engines, including seven horizontal Gardner engines, which were exhibited at the 29th Nuenen Internationale Stationaire Motoren Show 2017.

1 min

Bamford AC2 Rescued From A Field

A few weeks ago the door bell rang at about 8 am, I looked to see who it was and found an old friend who I had not seen for a long time standing there. He told me that he had seen in a field near his home what looked to be an old engine and that if I was interested he could talk to the new land owner as he knew him very well.

2 mins

Lister Diesel Gen-Set

A few weeks ago I had to attend to a matter at The Mablethorpe Conservative Club on Victoria Road, Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire. As is usual the Steward, Colin Mitchell who has served the club for the last 21 years, invited me to have a cuppa.

1 min

The Sandwich 1½ hp Engine

In recent times we have seen a great many small American-built open-crank engines being imported into this country for preservation to satisfy our desire to own and rally an engine that is different from what was available in the days when this type of engine was in daily use.

2 mins

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Stationary Engine Magazine Description:

Stationary Engine magazine is a read that takes you into the fascinating world of the stationary engine. The engineering & mechanical hobby that doesn't cost a fortune to join. The collection, restoration and study of stationary engines is a far bigger hobby than most people imagine.