Steam Roller, My first engine !

[nurquhar]

Dear All

I am on the lookout for my first engine (Full Size). I have a notion that my budget should run to a reasonable roller. Providing its not something that's as rare as rocking horse dodo or you have had all the motion gear gold plated !

I am looking for something which is in running order, in ticket on the boiler and looking good for some years. I am open to suggestions as to types and sizes but I am leaning towards something at the larger end of the scale (10T ish), perhaps Fowler or Aveling.

The only instruction from the wife and daughter is get one with a canopy !

I can deal with some work to get it up to scratch but I want to avoid long periods of 'off the road'.



PM me if you have some suggestions for me to follow.