Tuesday 18 September 2012

Two successful test runs so far,including venturing into traffic for a trip to the garage to take on half a tank of fuel (50/50 Petrol Diesel mix - to the consternation of other motorists and garage staff). Next hurdle is refilling the pilot burner fuel tank - preferred fuel is hexane (very clean burning and low boiling point), only 1/2 a gallon left now.  Canl't get Hexane round here at an affordable price, so have to try Aspen 4 Akalyte petrol instead (very pure, no additives which clog burners)

Friday 14 September 2012

Spent the last day checking over the car and preparing it for the first steaming at home - weather forecast looks good this afternoon, so after lunch will push the car our of her garage and fire up....

Tuesday 11 September 2012

Justin Goold of J R Goold Vintage Steam Restoration  has just emailed that the car is finished and ready for collection, will go over & pick it up tomorrow afternoon.

Monday 10 September 2012

Saturday 8 September 2012

Today's decision - we will try and drive the car to the Shalbourne Manor Classic Car Show on Sunday 23 September - its only just over 10 miles away. 

Friday 7 September 2012

Checked progress with Grant Goold, car passed boiler tests ok, only one extra bit of work to be done now. Phoning Grant next Tuesday to arrange collection.

Sunday 2 September 2012

Tidying up Stanley's garage, putting up new shelf unit, sorting out tools, and checking recommended feed water treatment amounts in readiness for getitng the car back.