it arrived today and i have to say i'm very pleased with it
Spokesmann
Goes well indeed. What sort of condition is the mazak in, the flywheels on these little engines has been kn ow to be prone to cracking.
Jay_Minor
the flywheel is in fair condition with just a couple of small cracks
Mamod Collector
That runs very well Jay, looks in better condition than mine
A bit of usless infomation for you, they cost 54 Shillings in 1952
Anyone know how much that is in todays money
Spokesmann
About £2.70
avenger
Nice!
silverfoxsteam
Spokesmann wrote:
About £2.70
Plus inflation!
silverfoxsteam
The original British toy steam roller!
I like the bit where it makes a break for the exit!
Nice Jay.
Spokesmann
silverfoxsteam wrote:
Spokesmann wrote:
About £2.70
Plus inflation!
Oh yes, not sure what the % should be . . . .
silverfoxsteam
Spokesmann wrote:
silverfoxsteam wrote:
Spokesmann wrote:
About £2.70
Plus inflation!
Oh yes, not sure what the % should be . . . .
Lot's I shouldn't wonder. Actually, it would be interesting to find out. A new SR1a is £110 ish today. I bet £2.70 (54/-) in '52 equates to something like £150. A little resaerch is required methinks!
MFSteam
silverfoxsteam wrote:
Spokesmann wrote:
silverfoxsteam wrote:
Spokesmann wrote:
About £2.70
Plus inflation!
Oh yes, not sure what the % should be . . . .
Lot's I shouldn't wonder. Actually, it would be interesting to find out. A new SR1a is £110 ish today. I bet £2.70 (54/-) in '52 equates to something like £150. A little resaerch is required methinks!
Its quite cheap, the Bank of England calculator says its £58.22
Spokesmann
My first engine, an SR1a was £10.98 in 1973...
steamyjim
A really nice engine Jay! Would love a Mastrand, but out of my reach at the moment
silverfoxsteam
MFSteam wrote:
Its quite cheap, the Bank of England calculator says its £58.22
That is interesting - quite the opposite of what I expected!
