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About the Fordson 7V Pump Escape, GGN802

Fordson Barton Pump and Robertson Rescue Stretcher tested

Posted on March 16, 2013 by lowdhamstation

Over the last few days, John and I have been doing a lot of work at the Farm. The big push to get the Barton Pump running before John returns to sea on Monday. We stripped down, cleaned, greased, repacked, … Continue reading →

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Fordson Barton Pump restoration

Posted on January 6, 2013 by lowdhamstation

The front-mounted Barton Pump has been stripped down, in most places, to bare metal, and repainted. The difference between thick loads of paint, and a fresh coat is incredible. It really does look brand new. I have started to re-assemble … Continue reading →

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Fordson workshop news

Posted on December 27, 2012 by lowdhamstation

The Fordson is having some major surgery to sort out a number of major problems: overheating, flat battery, poor starting, and then recommissioning the Barton pump. Progress so far: The radiator has been flushed, and an electric fan fitted The … Continue reading →

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Barton American Fire Company Brochure for front-mounted pump

Posted on December 16, 2012 by lowdhamstation

As we are restoring the Barton front-mounted pump on the Fordson, with the aim of making it work in time for next season, a period brochure of the pump from the Barton American Fire Company is going to be rather … Continue reading →

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The Winter Work on the Fordson has begun

Posted on October 5, 2012 by lowdhamstation

For some time now, we have wanted to get the pump working on the Fordson, but there have always been other priorities. Additionally, we have had starting problems (6V starter and 6V dynamo on a 12V system), and overheating problems … Continue reading →

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More photos and a video of the Air Raid at Rufford Abbey

Posted on September 14, 2012 by lowdhamstation

Mick Hill has just sent in a selection of his photos, and James walker has edited his video. Mick’s full set of photos is available here, with a special set on the 25 pounder here. James’ video is here. It … Continue reading →

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The Air Raid on Rufford Abbey, 1-2 September 2012

Posted on September 3, 2012 by lowdhamstation

The Scenario The ARP wardens were relaxing in their posts when the alert came in. The air raid sirens sounded – five in all around the site, and already the crowd had gathered. You could hear the approaching drone of … Continue reading →

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RAF Cranwell Fly-in Day

Posted on August 20, 2012 by lowdhamstation

The NFS turned out with three vehicles to RAF Cranwell for their Flying Club Fly-in Day in aid to the Air Ambulance. We were privileged to be invited to arrive on the Saturday afternoon, so we could see one of … Continue reading →

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New photos of Crich

Posted on August 19, 2012 by lowdhamstation

Our friendly photographer, Tim Rogers, has just sent in these photos.

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The NFS saves the pub in Crich from an Air Raid

Posted on August 16, 2012 by lowdhamstation

The air raid at Crich Tramway Museum last Saturday: The NFS turn out to an air raid at Crich A wonderful video by James and Karina.

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