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Post by johnharkness on May 13, 2008 19:56:31 GMT
A frind of mine has purchased a 7.25 Jessie for £700 which was last steamed in 1993 it is complete I thought it was more than a bargain does anyone have a rough idea what this would be valued at now. John.
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Post by GWRdriver on May 15, 2008 2:45:42 GMT
The castings alone would be that much. IIRC Station Road has sold a few Bridgets/Jessies, £3500-£4500 comes to mind. Even if this one has to be re-boilered (and it's not otherwise beaten up and will actually run) it appears to be a steal.
BTW, my avatar (photo) to the left is a Bridget/Jessie driver.
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Post by Nigel Bennett on May 15, 2008 11:38:48 GMT
I've always liked Jessie - it's a beautifully-proportioned locomotive. Ken Swan did a terrific job on it - and the draughtsmanship on the drawings is rather nifty too.
Often fancied building one in 5" gauge...
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Post by kingsteam9 on May 21, 2008 19:38:38 GMT
Quick question - does anyone know if it's still possible to obtain drawings of any of Ken Swan's designs?
Robin
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Post by Peter W. on May 21, 2008 20:03:09 GMT
Drawings of Jessie, Bridget, Wren, and Koppel are all available from Ken Swan directly.
His address is --
5 Dipwood Way,
Rowlands Gill,
Tyne and Wear
NE39 1DH
________________ Tel 01207 542 560
All the best,
Peter
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Post by kingsteam9 on May 21, 2008 20:21:54 GMT
Peter,
Thank you for that - that's enormously helpful.
Robin
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