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| Davey Paxman 8 nhp Portable Steam Engine : Works Number 11692 : Built 1900 The oldest surviving Paxman portable known, this 8 NHP single cylinder semi-portable has a 10" bore and 12" stroke. It was ordered by the Grand Junction Canal Company on 1st December 1902 and despatched to Leighton Buzzard three weeks later on 23rd December. The engine is fitted with Paxman patent expansion valve gear. This engine was always said to be very economical when running. It is pictured at Holywell in 1980 at the sale of the late Tom Paisley's collection when it appeared to have a brand new firebox fitted. Hardly any bids were taken for the engine by the auctioneers and it was sold after the sale to Randalls of Norwich, the present owners. The livery is mainly maroon, not a colour usually found on Paxman engines, but matching that of the lagging sheets and flywheel of the 3 NHP portable bought by Peter Love in January 2003. As can be seen from the photograph, the motion is mounted on a sub-frame on top of the boiler. |
| Images taken : 30th September 1980 ~ Holywell |
| Page updated: 31st December 2007 - 12:55 - All images copyright: Matt S Collection All information is correct as far as we know. If you know different please let us know |
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