Hi from sunny Norfolk (uk)

[Jonathan PetersParticipant @jonathanpeters77803]

Hello all. I have been signed up for a while now, so its about time I made a post.

I have a Optimum 2304 lathe and recently borrowed a Dore-Westbury MK1 mill which is having much needed attention.

Hoping to build some steam engines and maybe a small Loco.

Also a friend of mine bought a Royal Chester traction engine kit that has had a few parts machined and expects me to build it for him !! Yes he is mad lol. Also hence the borrowed D,W. from him

Hope I will be an active member although with more questions than help for others

Jon

[Jonathan PetersParticipant @jonathanpeters77803]

[MikeKParticipant @mikek40713]

I didn't realize any of the UK got sun. Welcome, Jon.

[bernard towersParticipant @bernardtowers37738]

Yes our county is suffering from lack of the blue stuff at the moment.

[Brian HParticipant @brianh50089]

Hello and welcome Jon from sunny Derbyshire, yes, the sun is shining as I type but there are some VERY black clouds in sight!

Apart from seaside resorts, the only places I know in Norfolk are the Forncett St Mary Steam Museum and Kings Lynne.

If you have any questions just ask them on here and someone will almost certainly be along with an answer.

Happier New Year

Brian

[Harry WilkesParticipant @harrywilkes58467]

Welcome to the forum from the darkest, dampest West Mids

H

[Brian Baker 2Participant @brianbaker2]

Greetings Johnathan, my bit if Norfolk is very wet at the moment.

regards

Brian

[Lee RogersParticipant @leerogers95060]

Welcome from sunny Suffolk . I'm sure we could lend you a bit of fine weather if your in need.

[noel shelleyParticipant @noelshelley55608]

Welcome aboard shipmate ! Near hustanton all it's done these last 3 days is rain ! where are you in the county ? Seasons Greetings, Noel.

[Ramon WilsonParticipant @ramonwilson3]

Another welcome from 'Sunny Suffolk' Jonathan – wet it may be but sunny in nature from on the border.

Enjoy your modelling whatever direction it takes you.

Tug

[EmgeeParticipant @emgee]

Welcome from Kings Lynn, Norfolk is pretty well represented on this forum.

Emgee

[Nicholas FarrParticipant @nicholasfarr14254]

Posted by Brian H on 28/12/2021 15:17:27:

Hello and welcome Jon from sunny Derbyshire, yes, the sun is shining as I type but there are some VERY black clouds in sight!

Apart from seaside resorts, the only places I know in Norfolk are the Forncett St Mary Steam Museum and Kings Lynne.

If you have any questions just ask them on here and someone will almost certainly be along with an answer.

Happier New Year

Brian

Hi Brian, I'm sure you mean King's Lynn, but I'd be surprised if you haven't heard of Norwich or Sandringham.

Regards Nick.

[SpurryParticipant @spurry]

Greetings too!! But have to admit it's been a bit wet and grim in my bit of Norfolk today.

Pete

[Nigel Graham 2Participant @nigelgraham2]

Greetings from Dorset, where the pattering on the windows suggests we're having the gardens watered and ponds topped up at the moment!

[Jonathan PetersParticipant @jonathanpeters77803]

Thanks for all the replies !!

Aaahhh, my mistake. Spent so long with the light on I mistook it for the sun. LOL

Yep it's rather dismal here too. Garden is like a bog.

Glad you lot have a sense of humour, I'm sure we will get on fine.

For those who asked (Noel), I'm not far from Cromer.

Cheers

Jon

[Brian MorehenParticipant @brianmorehen85290]

Forncett St Mary Steam Museam On my list to visit looks like some Great Engines to View

Cheers Bee.M

[noel shelleyParticipant @noelshelley55608]

Hi Jon, you did know that W.J.Hughes wrote a book on building this engine in 1.5" scale back in 1977 ? ISBN 0 85242 635 5. Noel.

[Howard LewisParticipant @howardlewis46836]

A former working colleague, with a well equipped workshop used to live in Heacham. He used to contribute to Model Engineer. Noel might know him?

There used to be a splendid model Showman's Engine, and a half scale Foden C type lorry in Heacham, owned by other members of his family..

But have lost contact with him. Since we are both far from young, he may have gone to better things.

KIngs Lynn M E S used to exhibit at the Spalding Show, before the organiser gave up. They meet at Lynnsport, I believe.

Howard

[Jyorge MeribParticipant @jyorgemerib45079]

Greeting and welcome,

[noel shelleyParticipant @noelshelley55608]

Howard is correct ! The gentleman he referes to is David Plumb ! The showman enngine was a 6" burrell named Lady Ellna owned by his son. Kings Lynn MES still operates and meet at the track at Lynnsport most Wednesday mornings. Closer to you is, or was North Norfolk MES who used to meet at Holt, this is from memory and may be incorrect now . Noel.

[bernard towersParticipant @bernardtowers37738]

Noel I believe N Norfolk have a track at County School now

[Jonathan PetersParticipant @jonathanpeters77803]

Hi Noel

Yes I did know and have a copy. Managed to get a mint book that was on a charity website for the excellent price of £30 !!

I have also bought some back issues of ME that covered the build.. Still puzzling my way through the book/mag and drawings.

Cheers

Jon

[H D FanarofParticipant @hdfanarof31451]

Hi

Im a new member .

Im interested in any information related to sourcing replacement lead screws for Bridgeport type machine.

Thanks

[David George 1Participant @davidgeorge1]

Hi HD try here.

https://www.advancedmachinery.co.uk/machinery/parts.asp?section=bridgeport-series-1-milling-machine-spare-parts-1744

David

[H D FanarofParticipant @hdfanarof31451]

Thanks for the advice.
Are you by any chance th same David who was interested in the magazines I’ve advertised?

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