The Classic Machinery Network

Hi Fred, sadly, progress on the MG2 is going slow. I do have good plans to continue work on the machine soon. Currently I do not have a place to work on it, so I'v started to work out the history of Ransomes tractors in the Netherlands. Found a list of the imported machines, try to update the websit...

Hi, Heres a pic. of the two crownwheel set up, I think this ones an MG2 though. 23.jpg The engine was probably Ransomes own petrol unit, or a Drayton diesel. I immagine these are like hens teeth to find now. Good luck. Fred Hey, that's funny, that's my gearbox! The picture can be found on this page...

Altough I believe the models are really lovely to see,

you just register here to sell your models?

I would call this: Spam!

But then again, they really look brilliant!

Hi, John. Nice photos. Thanks for sharing. I was at a local rally 3 weeks ago where there were 4 Ransomes of various models. I will try to get some photos up here soon. Bump! little reminder :). I would be very pleased to see some of your pictures! Really can't wait to work on the little one again....

Just had contact with him, yes he has a video!

Although he doesn't know how to get it on the internet, I will help him and it will follow soon!

regards,

Niels

To be honest:

not really original. I believe a foremmember overhere (Sytzecat) already did this trick about 10 years ago on a Dutch show. I will ask him!
However, it still is a very cool trick!

I like all kinds of music, however, since I'm sort of an musician, I like some kinds better, because it's more fun to play. All time favorites: Dire Straits Radiohead Hendrix Pink Floyd and many others. At the moment I listen a lot of Britpop/Indiepop. Absolute favorites at this moment are two dutch...

Will do!

It's a shame I don't have any movies...

They start it up using a large air-compressor (the engine has such a nice sound!)

And then... when the atlas is running, just like music!

Hello John, The Museum is located in Harderwijk, Holland. website: http://www.wegenbouwmuseum.nl Once every 5 years (they plan to make it more frequently) they have a show called "The greatest show in earth". The last one was in 2006. I've been there, and made a lot of pictures, it was the...

Hello John,

you've got a PM!

In the meanwhile, a nice little vid I found of a MG2 crawler. There are more links on my site:
http://www.bebo.com/FlashBox.jsp?FlashBoxId=2766765407&


regards,

Niels