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IndianaRog · Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 11:11 am Post subject:

Nick,
You certainly gave that one a new lease on life. Your bushing repairs were flawless and that isn't easy to do. Great job!!!
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Atticman · Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 11:30 am Post subject:

Well done Nick, looks miles better

really speedy work as well.

steamgranny · Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 1:08 pm Post subject:

That's great! Now get the thing steamed up & enjoy yourself

Nick · Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 3:03 pm Post subject:

igy569 · Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 4:02 pm Post subject:

Nice Job!!!!

I see plenty of difference.

Very nice indeed.

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Nick · Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 5:10 pm Post subject:

johnreid · Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 5:19 pm Post subject:

Bowman of Luton Steam engines were manufactured from late 1945 through 1949 when the went out of business.
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Nick · Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 6:15 pm Post subject:

Were the 203's made through that entire time frame?

johnreid · Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 6:41 pm Post subject:

I dont know, but assume so, I also know that some had a metal medallion as opposed to a decal. Maybe one of the Bowman experts can chime in now.
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Atticman · Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 9:03 am Post subject:

Im not sure if anyone is any wiser about the metal " decal"

But its probably from the early ones, as cost pressures set in.

There is a Bowman book due out, though its been a while coming, and i am not sure if it will include the Luton Bowmans

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Interesting period post war, speaking to me Dad, quite a lot of things were rationed to the early 50s, and there wasnt much money around- deaths in the war, debts from the war, sudden increase in the birth rate, world markets not up and running etc.
I gather that some houses were cheaper to pull down than keep going

, so its maybe not surprising that Luton Bowmans didnt last long.

Nick · Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 7:33 pm Post subject:

Finally got some outdoor pictures, but I am not sure which of these two I like better.

johnreid · Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 7:40 pm Post subject:

The top photo shows more detail on the firebox, however the letters that were stamped dont show. It is hard to get good photos of shiny things, I think the best is usually done nearer to sunset. Open shade is the key.
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James · Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 8:03 pm Post subject:

Bloody well done Nick!! Looks a cracker and I'm rate jealous!!

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IndianaRog · Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 8:42 pm Post subject:

That really came together well Nick. I prefer the 2nd photo, bit more detail seems to be visible with the different shadowing. I love those square burners...very classy!
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Steve_S · Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 11:39 pm Post subject:

You've done an excellent job on your Luton, couldn't be better!