A strange vehicle in which to make the Supermarket run.
Seen in the Co-op carpark this afternoon during the trolley-dash.
The Pocket2 was, as always, on hand to catch a snap.

Spectacular find Mr. B.  What an amazing steam powered vehicle!    Is that a replica or just one in fantastic shape?  I'm thinking it would be a bumpy and long ride home from the supermarket.  

Got to love having the OP2 handy.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 4-18 07:59
Spectacular find Mr. B.  What an amazing steam powered vehicle!    Is that a replica or just one in fantastic shape?  I'm thinking it would be a bumpy and long ride home from the supermarket.  

Got to love having the OP2 handy.

It's an original, belonging to the Local Council since forever

Blériot53 Posted at 4-18 08:04
It's an original, belonging to the Local Council since forever

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Well they keep it in immaculate condition.  Lots of things on it to keep shiny for sure.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 4-18 08:35
Well they keep it in immaculate condition.  Lots of things on it to keep shiny for sure.

It was drizzling, and the engineer kept going round wiping the raindrops off the brass

Not many safety features or seats but it does have air con - amazing steamroller - brilliant pic

Codgerzh2 Posted at 4-18 11:53
Not many safety features or seats but it does have air con - amazing steamroller - brilliant pic

Thanks. Spotted it quite by chance. It doesn't appear to have a "boot" or storage locker for the weekly shop

Nice, I've seen a few similar working machines in western Canada.  They were used as farm tractors in the early 1900s.

Lovely find Mr B,   I wonder if the Urban Council is still running.

DAFlys Posted at 4-18 21:14
Lovely find Mr B,   I wonder if the Urban Council is still running.

Spotting it was just Serendipity. We has no idea it would be there.
The Urban District  has morphed into a Town Council now

https://www.newmillstowncouncil.gov.uk/

Hummingbird.UAV Posted at 4-18 14:10
Nice, I've seen a few similar working machines in western Canada.  They were used as farm tractors in the early 1900s.

Thanks It was quite by chance that we spotted it.
There are quite a few preserved examples around the UK.
Every so often there are Steam Rallies, where they all congregate.

Blériot53 Posted at 4-18 21:54
Spotting it was just Serendipity. We has no idea it would be there.
The Urban District  has morphed into a Town Council now

Thats what I thought would have happened,   but sometimes the older northern towns hang on to old titles.


We went to a farmers market that had one on display and running,  we also had no idea it would be there.

Ah, a roller for road construction. Might be fun to drive...

DAFlys Posted at 4-18 21:58
Thats what I thought would have happened,   but sometimes the older northern towns hang on to old titles.

There are a number of Steam Rallies each year at which they all seem to congregate, but I don't know of one around here in the immediate future.

Depp Posted at 4-18 22:08
Ah, a roller for road construction. Might be fun to drive...

I expect it takes a lot of skill, too

Blériot53 Posted at 4-18 22:10
There are a number of Steam Rallies each year at which they all seem to congregate, but I don't know of one around here in the immediate future.

Theres a museum of power near the MIL which had events like that but Ive never been.  

DAFlys Posted at 4-18 22:14
Theres a museum of power near the MIL which had events like that but Ive never been.

Such events are very popular. I went early to the one at Buxworth Canal Basin last year, and got a few images, which I posted. I should maybe have gone later in the day, but then the crowds would have got in the way

Blériot53 Posted at 4-18 22:24
Such events are very popular. I went early to the one at Buxworth Canal Basin last year, and got a few images, which I posted. I should maybe have gone later in the day, but then the crowds would have got in the way

What was the one you saw there doing,  some sort of advertising or fund raising?

DAFlys Posted at 4-18 22:32
What was the one you saw there doing,  some sort of advertising or fund raising?

I must confess I didn't ask. There was a group in deep discussion behind it, so I didn't interrupt.
Then other supermarket customers began to gather round to take photos, so I withdrew.

Blériot53 Posted at 4-18 22:38
I must confess I didn't ask. There was a group in deep discussion behind it, so I didn't interrupt.
Then other supermarket customers began to gather round to take photos, so I withdrew.

Oh well may be next time you go.

DAFlys Posted at 4-18 23:58
Oh well may be next time you go.

It may have gone by now.

Blériot53 Posted at 4-19 00:05
It may have gone by now.

It's a local one so it may turn up again. Or you could google for it

DAFlys Posted at 4-19 00:08
It's a local one so it may turn up again. Or you could google for it

Next time we pop in the Co-op I'll ask - someone will know.

Blériot53 Posted at 4-19 00:11
Next time we pop in the Co-op I'll ask - someone will know.

I tried a quick google but I think the steam engine is the wrong term to look for.  

DAFlys Posted at 4-19 01:47
I tried a quick google but I think the steam engine is the wrong term to look for.

Traction engine is the general term

Blériot53 Posted at 4-19 02:05
Traction engine is the general term

I found that one listed as a Steam Roller so perhaps it was there to fix the carpark for the Co-OP.

DAFlys Posted at 4-19 02:14
I found that one listed as a Steam Roller so perhaps it was there to fix the carpark for the Co-OP.

Yes it does have the roller front axle, and a part of the car-park has been re-tarmaced recently

Blériot53 Posted at 4-19 02:23
Yes it does have the roller front axle, and a part of the car-park has been re-tarmaced recently

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I also found a price for one,  apparently £160'000

DAFlys Posted at 4-19 03:06
I also found a price for one,  apparently £160'000

I won't be putting in a bid

Blériot53 Posted at 4-19 04:16
I won't be putting in a bid

Theres also a free magazine for Traction engines. - https://issuu.com/nationaltracti ... 16-complete-low-res

PS Just headed out as it was full sun and I thought Id risk the wind only to get to the end of the road and the heavens opened,  mad dash and Im back.

Blériot53 Posted at 4-18 08:37
It was drizzling, and the engineer kept going round wiping the raindrops off the brass

Sounds like he might have been Navy trained.  They have a saying:  If it's brass polish it, if not paint it.  

I still remember my first Commanding Officer telling the ship's crew if you don't polish brass every single day, it will tarnish, and it starts to tarnish immediately. Polishing the brass every day was also reflective of the larger philosophy of the ship to consistently take care of the little things.  

Over the years I learned it's a good lesson for all of us, too. What are we doing to polish our brass every single day? What little things are we doing to get better every single day?   Just like brass, the minute we stop looking for ways to improve, we're going to tarnish.  But if we consistently make a small effort to improve over time, we'll stay shiny and ready for what's ahead.

DAFlys Posted at 4-19 04:34
Theres also a free magazine for Traction engines. - https://issuu.com/nationaltractionenginetrust/docs/summer16-complete-low-res

PS Just headed out as it was full sun and I thought Id risk the wind only to get to the end of the road and the heavens opened,  mad dash and Im back.

It's stop-start rain here too.

Blériot53 Posted at 4-19 06:10
It's stop-start rain here too.

No rain showing here for tomorrow.   What's the betting it does rain.

DowntownRDB Posted at 4-19 05:59
Sounds like he might have been Navy trained.  They have a saying:  If it's brass polish it, if not paint it.  

I still remember my first Commanding Officer telling the ship's crew if you don't polish brass every single day, it will tarnish, and it starts to tarnish immediately. Polishing the brass every day was also reflective of the larger philosophy of the ship to consistently take care of the little things.  

Well, today l've polished-
off the last of the chocolate biscuits

DAFlys Posted at 4-19 06:39
No rain showing here for tomorrow.   What's the betting it does rain.

Tomorrow will be fine and sunny, our forecast says...........

Blériot53 Posted at 4-19 06:55
Well, today l've polished-
off the last of the chocolate biscuits

      Careful and don't eat too many chocolate biscuits or you might earn the Pig of the Day Award.

Blériot53 Posted at 4-19 06:55
Well, today l've polished-
off the last of the chocolate biscuits

I'm thinking about getting an acoustic drum set.  The electronic drum set works great for practice but I think I'm ready to make some real noise with an acoustic drum set.  I'm currently ooking at this one in particular.  Next time you see you drum-playing daughter please see if she thinks this is a good set.  

https://www.mapexdrums.com/international/products/drums/drum-sets/armory/armory-shell-pack

DowntownRDB Posted at 4-19 08:10
Careful and don't eat too many chocolate biscuits or you might ear the Pig of the Day Award.

DowntownRDB Posted at 4-19 08:21
I'm thinking about getting an acoustic drum set.  The electronic drum set works great for practice but I think I'm ready to make some real noise with an acoustic drum set.  I'm currently ooking at this one in particular.  Next time you see you drum-playing daughter please see if she thinks this is a good set.  

https://www.mapexdrums.com/international/products/drums/drum-sets/armory/armory-shell-pack

You've just missed her - she was here for lunch
I'll send her the link.

Blériot53 Posted at 4-19 08:29
You've just missed her - she was here for lunch
I'll send her the link.

Dang, bad timing on my part.  I'd be interested in hearing her input on that set.  They advertise it as a mid-line set but reviews are 4.8 out of 5 so I'm thinking it is a good set.  I don't need a high-end set for sure.