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Originally Posted by Broken Firebar
Paul
When you see the Fowler catalogue illustrating the D2 convertible as Queen of the Boyne it looks much more in proportion. The rear Traction Engine Wheels are the same size over the strakes as Q of B's home made ones are over the rubbers. This makes a massive difference.
Perhaps Rod Boesing or 8-10 can find the post with the catalogue picture shown?
Hope that helps.
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Your wish is my command, as a traction engine
and as a roller
Though this is from the same catalogue, keen observers will notice that it isn't the same engine, the roller is a long box variant.
Nevertheless, as Tony points out, you can see the larger diameter TE wheels as opposed to the hind rolls. Thats why 'Queen of the Boyne' looked odd.
Tony, Rod and I went hunting Fowler wheels in Northamptonshire one day. I had spied a pair of suitable Fowler rear centres leaning up against a wall whilst working in the Watford Gap area. I didn't remember exactly where they were, but we found them, and eventually Tony secured them. He was going to make some proper engine wheels for it, but then fell in love with something big and black......