francovance1
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introductionSorry everyone, for barging in without introducing myself. The name's Frank or Franco....I'll answer to either. I'm a diesel fit
ter/mechanic from southern Ireland- Co. Waterford.
My interest in steam goes back forty odd years to the little mamod I murdered when I was eight. My next steam experience was in the mid eighties, when I took part in the restoration of a Ransom's,
agricultural engine....it was a hell of an experience...hot riveting, and so on. At the moment I have just two engines- a d16 Wilesco, and an S50 Stuart, but I expect it to grow considerably!
That's about it, except to say that the blame for my present condition lies squarely on the shoulder's of two men...Indiana Rog, and Calypso, whose utube videos triggered it!
Gentlemen..thank you!!!
Franco.
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Steve_S
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Welcome to the forum Frank! I'm sure you'll find this a friendly place, and we like nothing better than to talk steam. And yes, your collection is bound to grow! 
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MooseMan
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Ah, strong men have been brought to their knees by Rog's videos!
Welcome from Cardiff Frank! Lovely part of the world you're from!
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Dampfmaschine
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Hi Frank - Welcome from Scotland 
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Sandman
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Another big Scottish welcome Frank.
You've come to the right place, although you may find that your pocket feels a bit lighter once you really catch the bug.
I look forward to chatting steam with you.
Sandy.
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Les
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Hi and welcome to the forum. 
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Steamfan
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Welcome from Illinois!
Take no offense from my signature, it refers to locomotives only.
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johnreid
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Welcome from Indiana USA, I am sure you will enjoy it here.
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calypso
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Re: introduction | francovance1 wrote: | the blame for my present condition lies squarely on the shoulder's of two men...Indiana Rog, and Calypso, whose utube videos triggered it!
Gentlemen..thank you!!!
Franco. |
You're welcome Franco.
I'll have to include appropriate warnings in my future videos.
Danger. Watching this video may result in addiction to this hobby, and may also result in a massive depletion of your bank account.
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paul_c
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Videos are nothing compared to the real thing, dive in and get those fingers burnt. Welcome from Oz
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CuriousSteam
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Hi Frank and welcome to the Forum
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IndianaRog
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Hi Franco...welcome to the forum and I'm delighted that my videos had a hand in breaking your will and bringing you into the steam fold!!!
I too am from Indiana (if not obvious)...there are three of us known steamers here in the middle of the US and more in the fringe states.
Good to have you with us.
Roger
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steamgranny
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Big Frank
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steamyjim
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Welcome to the forum
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Graham-Jilly
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another welcome from Oz
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dampfmaschinenjoe 1967
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Hi, there, Frank, and a very big
from Northern Germany !
Joe
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Atticman
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Hi, and welcome,
You should feel at home here im sure 
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prid
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Keith S
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Indeed. It was Roger's Steam Roller video plus a couple of others that got me started rebuilding my neglected traction engine. Now all I do is fuss with the engine. My wife can't understand why the heck I spend so much time playing with something that just gives off fumes and moves back and forth in the hallway.
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francovance1
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Thanks.Thank's for the welcome fellow sufferers.....let's hope no cure is found! 
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pauly
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Welcome
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madeinenglang
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welcome to the forum 
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Piston42
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Hi and welcome from France
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kevininasia
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A warm (I'm 60 miles from the equator - it's always warm here) welcome from Singapore, Frank.
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Alf
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mogogear
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My apologies-- a very belated welcome from Oregon!!
We all look forward to your participation
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