Post by mattscrutton on Jan 7, 2014 18:26:12 GMT
does anyone know anything of the history of my Midge? Its quite a distinctive thing.
www.stationroadsteam.com/stock%20pages/4948/index.htm
I purchased it in 2011, ran it for a bit and have since reboilered it, its not quite there yet but has been running quite successfully recently (with borrowed tender). I however know little of its providence, I have only vague suggestions about where it came from (commercial railway in Peterborough is the favourite). I can sort of believe this as it is quite robustly put together and very well made in the first place.
I really would like to know how old it is (old boiler from mid 70s allegedly). As you can see I have toned the paint down a bit
as an aside, does anyone else here have a Midge? Its a jolly good design, I think its odd more haven't been made, those that have been seem to end up under peoples benches.
www.stationroadsteam.com/stock%20pages/4948/index.htm
I purchased it in 2011, ran it for a bit and have since reboilered it, its not quite there yet but has been running quite successfully recently (with borrowed tender). I however know little of its providence, I have only vague suggestions about where it came from (commercial railway in Peterborough is the favourite). I can sort of believe this as it is quite robustly put together and very well made in the first place.
I really would like to know how old it is (old boiler from mid 70s allegedly). As you can see I have toned the paint down a bit
as an aside, does anyone else here have a Midge? Its a jolly good design, I think its odd more haven't been made, those that have been seem to end up under peoples benches.
