I visited the pumping station for the first time this weekend - and was very impressed - the two beam engines are superb!- while i was there i had a long chat with some locals who had brought some stationary engines to display - one nice chap informed me of an engine display / sale on the A38 towards matlock (from M1 ) can any one tell me what its called ? i forgot , and am hoping to find a Petter M or similar- or does anyone have one to sell? thanks julian
papplewick pumping staion
Sep 17, 2007
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My wife has informed me it is Cromford steam rally - strange she never normally takes note!!!
Cromford auction never usually attracts much in the way of enignes im afraid. But you may be lucky. Apart from that it is usually a cracking rally set in a really nice setting.
Mike M
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On Mon, 17 Sep 2007 13:51:42 -0700, jagojules finished tucking into their plate of fish, chips and mushy peas. Wiping their mouths, they swiggged the last of their cup of tea, paid the bill and wrote::
If you want a really good permanent display, visit the stationary engine museum at the Midland Railway Centre -
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