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Old 04-09-2012, 13:21   #2183
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Re: Today in pictures

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Originally Posted by Gremlin View Post
Just to show you how sad I am when it come to machinery.
I stumbled across the old building near the holiday cottage we rent at Gatehouse of Fleet and couldn't resist a peep inside.
Lo and behold, another treadle lathe, there were things there untouched for years including an old air compressor last tested in 1939.

Looking at the lathe in the last picture it appears someone has been in for a crafty drink since then.
You would have a field day here -there is a huge range of equipment, old and new around -Tractors are just getting bigger and bigger -they also have a small combine here which is for the maize.

I went to see the huge steam engine working at Wigan Pier when my eldest was 5 so nearly 20 years ago -was very impressive.

Thanks all for your nice comments about my bits and pieces!
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