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30th October 2011, 03:13 PM
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Mike Dreelans' Do '11
A few snaps from today at Mike Dreelans (private) do, with all engines - bells and whistles - on display at his home.
Must give credit to the man - he puts on a good show considering he owns all the engines and what-have-you. I counted sixteen, the gallopers, tractors, steam wagon, lorries included. Oh and can't forget the professional catering he put on for his guests also - couldn't fault it! My favourite piece was the steam fire engine as the 'centerpiece' among the tables and chairs where the catering was held inside the large shed - the brasswork is amazing! Well done to Mike and all involved and thank you                                 
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30th October 2011, 04:41 PM
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I need to join one or other of the clubs up here so I can get along to some do's!
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South Devon Steam Preservation Society (Scottish Branch!!)
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30th October 2011, 06:39 PM
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The world needs more people like Mr Dreelan!
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- 3" scale 1910 Marshall TE - 7 NHP No.54587 "Pride Of The Road" - for sale - 1982 Land Rover Series 3, 88" County - broken - 2000 Land Rover Discovery TD5 - sold - 2005 Range Rover V8 - now fixed
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30th October 2011, 08:58 PM
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Just from the grapevine, I thought the Speed Six and Twelve were further advanced, still it's great to see the tremendous progress. I can't wait to see them completed.
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30th October 2011, 10:01 PM
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I'm surprised the Speed Six and Twelve don't seem to have come on much since my grandfather sold it.
I know there has been a truly huge amount of work done to them both and Mike is trying to finish them both at the same time (and at the same pace) hence the middle body panel is missing on the Speed Six - possibly due to the boiler being mounted and fitted at some point? Either way they look fantastic and I can't wait for them to be finished.
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31st October 2011, 05:53 PM
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As far as I can tell both engines have been totally rebuilt, one boiler is complete the other requires tubes, the chassis are both pretty far advanced but the speed 12 is I think still short of the internals for the diffs. I was informed that they had diffs off of a diesel wagon BUT the engines turn different directions which would be a bit of a problem. There appear to be quite a lot of overhauled parts on the shelves ready to fit. In his defence Mike and his small team of helpers do have a lot to look after. At the event I was informed that mid week Goliaths crankshaft was out to look at a problem!
Puff's Fella (the Blackbunnet) Last edited by Puff; 31st October 2011 at 06:00 PM..
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31st October 2011, 10:25 PM
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As far as I can remember, when my grandparents owned the Speed 6 it was at a very advanced stage, albeit without a boiler (was under way). The chassis was pretty much complete, engine didn't need a huge amount of work and neither did the bodywork, I can't remember about the diff though?
The diff does indeed work in the opposite direction to a similar Foden Diesel, or as I am led to believe by a few more knowledgeable sources. He has a truly stunning collection of engines, most desirable of any collection in my opinion and the man has a huge amount of work on his hands which is quite admirable especially as he does a vast amount himself!
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