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Dapol Lowmac to GCR Mac B, Part V


James Harrison

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There's something missing on the Mac B of course- a load....

 

I originally had in mind a horsedrawn wagon of some description for a load- a pantechnicon or a dray, perhaps. Then somehow I ended up on a Lesney/ Matchbox collectors site and after that things get hazy. For some reason then a Matchbox 1/80 scale traction engine turned up in the post.

 

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It fits so it sits.

 

I had a small, far away, sort of a moment as I was expecting something perhaps a little bigger...

 

As one project is finished so I go out and buy another, as there are all manner of little changes I can see that would improve the toy no end.

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Wouldn't the chimney on the traction engine be removed for transportation by rail? I'm sure I've seen pics somewhere. I must admit I rather enjoyed this blog thank you

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I think I am right in saying that traction engines and steam rollers had 'permanent' chimneys- that is, they didn't hinge.  Portable steam engines on the other hand- the ones that didn't move under their own power and were basically a boiler on wheels- those ones did have a hinged chimney that was set horizontal for transporting. 

 

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I'm pleased you've enjoyed reading the blog!

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