Heritage Steam
Duncan Pittock has built up an interesting and varied collection of portable steam engines. A number of these have been restored and are in steam. He also has a ploughing engine which is currently being rebuilt. Details of the engines are given below, listed under their respective manufacturers. We hope to add some photographs in due course.
Steam Portables Collection
Case (USA) ?
There are queries about the manufacturer and build year of this engine. Enquiries are being pursued.
Clayton & Shuttleworth of Lincoln
| Number 13818 |
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8 NHP |
ex-Works: 13 Aug 1874 |
| Number 43068 |
Boiler / Build No: 2939 |
8 NHP |
ex-Works: 17 Aug 1910 |
Davey, Paxman & Co of Colchester
| Number 15513 |
|
6 NHP |
ex-Works 27 May 1910 |
This engine, a recent acquisition, was built only a few miles away at Paxman's Colchester works. It spent its working life in Chile and returned to the UK in December 2005. Fortunately it is very complete and in excellent condition. As at Spring 2006 it is undergoing a full programme of restoration. All being well we hope to complete the project and have the engine back in steam this summer.
Marshall of Gainsborough
| Number 57121 |
Boiler / Build No: 7108 |
8 NHP |
ex-Works: 4 July 1911 |
| Number 44605 |
Boiler / Build No: 368 |
8 NHP Britannia |
Built 1906 |
| Number 82367 |
|
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Built 1927 |
Ransomes Sims & Jefferies of Ipswich
| Number 19633 |
Boiler / Build No: D230 |
10 NHP Twin Cyl |
Built 1907 |
| Number 21588 |
Boiler / Build No: F064 |
8 NHP |
Built 1909 |
| Number 10753 |
|
8 NHP |
Built 1897 |
| Not known |
Boiler / Build No: 0720 |
8 NHP |
Built 1925 |
Ruston Proctor of Lincoln
| Number 44858 |
Boiler / Build No: 37950 |
8 NHP |
Built 1912 |
Traction Engine
Ransomes Sims & Jefferies of Ipswich
| Number 24423 |
Boiler / Build No: H504 |
60 BHP RCT |
ex-Works: 23 July 1912 |
A direct ploughing traction engine originally built for and exported to Argentina. Unlike most British ploughing engines, which hauled ploughs by a cable attached to a winding drum slung under the boiler barrel, this type hauled ploughs attached to a drawbar at the rear of the engine. Currently No 24423 is undergoing a major rebuild in our East Mersea workshops.
Portables Available for Purchase
We are willing to consider serious offers for two of the above engines which do not form part of the long-term plan for the collection. One is the 1925 Ransomes Sims & Jefferies, Boiler No 0720, which is very complete and original. The other is the 1911 8NHP Marshall, No 57121. For further details or to arrange an inspection please contact us.
REWSALLS BARN, REWSALLS LANE, EAST MERSEA,COLCHESTER, ESSEX CO5 8SX
Telephone: 07973 814219
