[SEL] More good news

[Gary Epps]

Jerry,
You're right! It certainly does look like things have taken a turn for 
the better!  That is a really neat steam engine.  Maybe you can video it 
running and send a copy to your donor.

Have fun,
Gary

Jerry Evans wrote:
> Hi Guys & Gals,
>          This year really started off badly for me with lightning strikes, 
> computer problems etc. but it seems like someone is looking after me and 
> things are getting better. Last week it was an old acquaintance offering to 
> sort out the diesel parts on my Witte  and today I received an eMail from a 
> total stranger who had visited my website.
>
>          He had a model steam engine built by his grandfather between 1941 
> and 1945 and was looking to give it away to someone who would appreciate 
> and look after it and "would I be interested" (Is the Pope a Catholic?). Of 
> course the answer was "Yes".
>
>          I picked it up tonight and it's beautiful. Appears to be complete 
> and even has a miniature set of spanners (wrenches) with it. It is complete 
> with a display table and glass box type lid.
>
>          I'd never dreamt of owning a model steam engine - they are just 
> too expensive and are not found under every bush.
>
>          It needs to be cleaned up and polished and I'm meeting with a 
> friend who is very clued up on Saturday. We will check it all out and 
> decide on what do next then.
>
>          I've put a few pics here - please have a look:
>
> <www.oldengine.org/members/evans/steam/index.htm>
>
>
> Keep the revs up (or down)
> Jerry Evans
> Near Johannesburg in Sunny South Africa.
> Etched Brass Engine Plates made to order:
> www.oldengine.org/members/evans/plates/index.htm
>
>
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