skyline1
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Whilst this is a model forum and I apologise if this is about a full size machine
It is about engines though
I have just acquired a real, genuine, LISTER LT1 diesel engine.
Whilst these are pretty common, fairly modern and not particularly exciting in themselves, this is to me.
I live a mere few hundred yards from the old R.A. Lister Ltd works and I have many friends and family who worked there (Including my late father)
I have always wanted a Lister engine and have become friends with another local enthusiast (Or Fanatical Lister nutcase!)
There are many of us around here, although some of us have yet to "Come out" and admit it publicly
A remarkably modest sum has changed hands, less than ₤200 and I now actually own a real working piece of our local history.
It runs, so he tells me, and is willing to help me get it running properly.
Even if it doesn't, it gives me the chance to work and lay hands on, something that my father, grandfather, and many close friends may well have helped to create
My friend has even thrown in a couple of short lengths of small RSJ to mount it on and if that fails some stout pieces of timber instead (he has quite a number of these !)
R. A. LISTER is close to a religion around here.
Sir Robert Ashton Lister basically created this town and despite becoming very wealthy was quite philanthropic Many of his gifts exist and are still used today, often, typically of his nature, not in his name
I will post photos and hopefully some video when she arrives and our adventures to come.
The Engine doesn't have to travel far, about 750 Meters at best probably much less, BUT, (there always is one !) uphill on a narrow half paved "road", with a one car wide (just) 90-degree elbow in the middle
It's gonna be fun (Or scary, just doesn't go to plan)
Or just plain OH ******, That shouldn't have happened
Regards Mark
It is about engines though
I have just acquired a real, genuine, LISTER LT1 diesel engine.
Whilst these are pretty common, fairly modern and not particularly exciting in themselves, this is to me.
I live a mere few hundred yards from the old R.A. Lister Ltd works and I have many friends and family who worked there (Including my late father)
I have always wanted a Lister engine and have become friends with another local enthusiast (Or Fanatical Lister nutcase!)
There are many of us around here, although some of us have yet to "Come out" and admit it publicly
A remarkably modest sum has changed hands, less than ₤200 and I now actually own a real working piece of our local history.
It runs, so he tells me, and is willing to help me get it running properly.
Even if it doesn't, it gives me the chance to work and lay hands on, something that my father, grandfather, and many close friends may well have helped to create
My friend has even thrown in a couple of short lengths of small RSJ to mount it on and if that fails some stout pieces of timber instead (he has quite a number of these !)
R. A. LISTER is close to a religion around here.
Sir Robert Ashton Lister basically created this town and despite becoming very wealthy was quite philanthropic Many of his gifts exist and are still used today, often, typically of his nature, not in his name
I will post photos and hopefully some video when she arrives and our adventures to come.
The Engine doesn't have to travel far, about 750 Meters at best probably much less, BUT, (there always is one !) uphill on a narrow half paved "road", with a one car wide (just) 90-degree elbow in the middle
It's gonna be fun (Or scary, just doesn't go to plan)
Or just plain OH ******, That shouldn't have happened
Regards Mark
