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					<title>6 - Emergency Vehicles</title>
					<link>http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/c1247905.html</link>
					<description>&lt;p align=center&gt;A collection of mostly tinplate Police, Fire, &amp; Ambulance vehicles. Powered by either &quot;clockwork&quot; or &quot;friction&quot; motors plus some free wheeling items.</description>
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						<![CDATA[ <p><b>Thursday  5 April 2007</b>: &lt;p align=center&gt;A collection of mostly tinplate Police, Fire, &amp; Ambulance vehicles. Powered by either &quot;clockwork&quot; or &quot;friction&quot; motors plus some free wheeling items.</p><div><a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28955339.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/339028000955.jpg" width="120" height="83" alt="Hawkeye Ambulance - Kovap 0605 - Freewheeling model - Scale 1:32 - 3 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28955333.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/333028000955.jpg" width="120" height="82" alt="Hawkeye Ambulance - Kovap 0605 - Scale 1:32 - 3 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p30458231.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/231030000458.jpg" width="120" height="91" alt="Hawkeye fire engine - Kovap 0602 - Scale 1:32 - Lever at the back lifts the ladder - 7 June 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p30458227.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/227030000458.jpg" width="82" height="120" alt="Hawkeye fire engine with ladder elevated and extended - 7 June 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p45563617.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/617045000563.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Hawkeye military ambulance - Kovap - 10 July 2007" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p40042379.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/379040000042.jpg" width="120" height="92" alt="Tatra 815 German "Feuerwehr" vehicle - Kovap 0615 - Freewheeling all steel model with printed detail and rubber tyres - 4 April 2007" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p40042377.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/377040000042.jpg" width="120" height="87" alt="Tatra 815 German "Feuerwehr" vehicle - Kovap 0615 - Dimensions 180mm long x 60mm wide - 4 April 2007" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p40042375.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/375040000042.jpg" width="120" height="88" alt="Tatra 815 German "Feuerwehr" vehicle - Kovap 0615 - Detail from above - 4 April 2007" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p40042378.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/378040000042.jpg" width="120" height="91" alt="Kovap 0622 Mercedes Benz German "Feuerwehr" vehicle - Push and go "friction" motor on the front axle - All steel model with printed detail and rubber tyres - 4 April 2007" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p40042376.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/376040000042.jpg" width="77" height="120" alt="Kovap 0622 Mercedes Benz German "Feuerwehr" vehicle - Dimensions of the truck are 160mm long x 62mm wide - overall length 212mm - 4 April 2007" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p40042380.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/380040000042.jpg" width="120" height="96" alt="Kovap 0622 Mercedes Benz German "Feuerwehr" vehicle - The ladder is fitted to a rotating turntable and extends to 370mm - 4 April 2007" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p40028546.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/546040000028.jpg" width="120" height="85" alt="Kovap 0631 tinplate model of a VW K2 German "Feuerwehr" vehicle - Length 121mm - 4 April 2007" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p40028544.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/544040000028.jpg" width="120" height="80" alt="Kovap 0641 tinplate model of a VW Beetle German "Feuerwehr" vehicle - Length 115mm - 4 April 2007" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p40028545.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/545040000028.jpg" width="120" height="81" alt="Kovap 0631 and 0641 pictured together - Both of these models are freewheeling - 4 April 2007" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p40027354.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/354040000027.jpg" width="120" height="86" alt="A small "Fire Truck" made in China from metal with rubber tyres - The detail on the back half is printed onto the tinplate - Dimensions are 150mm long x 53mm wide - 5 April 2007" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p40027353.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/353040000027.jpg" width="115" height="120" alt="This small "Fire Truck" is powered by a "friction" motor which drive the front wheels and emits a sound similar to a siren -It also has a simple elevating ladder - 5 April 2007" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p40276354.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/354040000276.jpg" width="120" height="89" alt="Steel Roder City Truck series made by Kai Hing Industrial - China - Number 3314 Fire Engine - Pressed steel cab with plastic body - 9cm long - 12 April 2007" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p40276353.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/353040000276.jpg" width="90" height="120" alt="Steel Roder City Truck series made by Kai Hing Industrial - China - Number 3314 Fire Engine - Pressed steel cab with plastic body - 9cm long - 12 April 2007" /></a>
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					<pubDate>Thu Apr 5 2007</pubDate>
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					<title>2 - Fairground</title>
					<link>http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/c969361.html</link>
					<description>In this collection from Pete's Mechanical Toys are all kinds of items that might be found at the fair including clockwork and steam powered rides.</description>
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						<![CDATA[ <p><b>Thursday 25 May 2006</b>: In this collection from Pete's Mechanical Toys are all kinds of items that might be found at the fair including clockwork and steam powered rides.</p><div><a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p29641712.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/712029000641.jpg" width="116" height="120" alt="Steam Designs uprated Mamod Showman's Engine - 30 April 2005" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p29641709.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/709029000641.jpg" width="120" height="83" alt="Steam Designs uprated Mamod Showman's Engine with engine running - 30 April 2005" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p29981418.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/418029000981.jpg" width="89" height="120" alt="Globe carousel with Gondolas by Wilesco - Powered by a clockwork motor in the base which is wound by a lever - 31 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p29981421.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/421029000981.jpg" width="115" height="120" alt="Globe carousel in action. The carousel is 210mm high with 57mm long gondolas.  - 31 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p29981423.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/423029000981.jpg" width="120" height="81" alt="Clockwork Swing Gondolas by Wilesco - The motor can be seen at the top left under the canopy which is 170mm high - 31 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p29981419.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/419029000981.jpg" width="120" height="93" alt="Clockwork Swing Gondolas - Each gondola is 57mm long - 31 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p29981422.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/422029000981.jpg" width="120" height="87" alt="The clockwork Swing Gondolas with the motor running - 31 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p29981417.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/417029000981.jpg" width="120" height="86" alt="Clockwork classic carousel with 2 seater cars - The carousel is 200mm high with 45mm long x 40mm high cars - 31 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p29981420.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/420029000981.jpg" width="120" height="84" alt="The classic carousel under way - The clockwork motor is in the base and is operated by a lever - 31 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p30428979.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/979030000428.jpg" width="120" height="106" alt="Indian made children's swing made from steel rod & printed tinplate - The two boys being made from flexible plastic - 13 June 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p30428980.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/980030000428.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The swings are driven by a clockwork motor built into the clock - The overall size is 165mm high x 195mm wide x 150mm deep - 13 June 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p30428981.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/981030000428.jpg" width="105" height="120" alt="The hands on the clock are one piece mounted on the spring shaft - The swings are driven by a simple escapement mechanism regulated by the two swings - 13 June 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p30505478.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/478030000505.jpg" width="100" height="120" alt="German clockwork driven litho printed tinplate ferris wheel - the diameter of the wheel is 162mm - 15 June 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p30505475.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/475030000505.jpg" width="87" height="120" alt="Ferris wheel - the clockwork motor is mechanically governed to prevent the wheel turning too fast -15 June 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p30505479.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/479030000505.jpg" width="120" height="107" alt="German clockwork driven tinplate swing boats - 170mm high - 15 June 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p30505480.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/480030000505.jpg" width="120" height="110" alt="Close up of the swingboats - 15 June 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p30505481.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/481030000505.jpg" width="100" height="120" alt="German clockwork tinplate traditional canopy carousel with horses - Overall height is 200mm with a canopy diameter of 155mm - 15 June 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p30505474.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/474030000505.jpg" width="120" height="112" alt="The carousel is powered by a spring motor under the base and wound by a lever on the side of the base - 15 June 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p30505477.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/477030000505.jpg" width="98" height="120" alt="German clockwork tinplate small canopy carousel - with a canopy of 130mm in diameter and an overall height of 180mm - 15 June 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p30505476.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/476030000505.jpg" width="120" height="106" alt="When running the gondolas swing out - the clockwork motor is housed in the base and wound using the lever on the side - 15 June 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p29641711.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/711029000641.jpg" width="103" height="120" alt="Steam Designs uprated Wilesco Showman's Engine with engine & dynamo running - 3 March 2005" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p29641710.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/710029000641.jpg" width="120" height="102" alt="Steam Designs uprated Wilesco Showman's Engine in the dark with dynamo running - 3 March 2005" /></a>
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					<pubDate>Thu May 25 2006</pubDate>
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					<title>7 - Racing Cars and Motorcycles</title>
					<link>http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/c962510.html</link>
					<description>In this collection from Pete's Mechanical Toys are mostly tinplate clockwork racing cars and land speed record breakers.</description>
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						<![CDATA[ <p><b>Friday 19 May 2006</b>: In this collection from Pete's Mechanical Toys are mostly tinplate clockwork racing cars and land speed record breakers.</p><div><a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p30504652.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/652030000504.jpg" width="120" height="88" alt="Oriental Metal Industries of India - OMI - Friction powered " /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p29389234.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/234029000389.jpg" width="120" height="89" alt="Red clockwork printed tinplate Racing Car No. 8 - 130mm long - Made in China - 17 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p29389231.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/231029000389.jpg" width="120" height="89" alt="Red clockwork tinplate Racing Car No. 8 - The air intake acts as the clockwork motor brake - 17 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p29389233.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/233029000389.jpg" width="120" height="92" alt="Red clockwork tinplate Racing Car No. 8 - All parts are made from metal - 17 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p30140032.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/032030000140.jpg" width="120" height="91" alt="Schylling clockwork tinplate model of Captain Benjamin's "Record" Car - 31 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p30140030.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/030030000140.jpg" width="89" height="120" alt="Captain Benjamin's "Record" Car - The winding key for the motor is fixed - 31 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p30140029.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/029030000140.jpg" width="120" height="80" alt="Captain Benjamin's "Record" Car - length 285mm & width over wheels 88mm - 31 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p30140031.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/031030000140.jpg" width="86" height="120" alt="Captain Benjamin's "Record" Car - underside view showing the exposed clockwork motor - 31 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p29389236.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/236029000389.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Clockwork printed tinplate Bugatti T-35 - 175mm long - Made in China - 17 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p29389232.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/232029000389.jpg" width="120" height="94" alt="Clockwork tinplate Bugatti T-35- Front wheels are steerable and connected to the steering wheel - 17 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p29389235.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/235029000389.jpg" width="120" height="92" alt="Clockwork tinplate Bugatti T-35 - Made entirely of metal - 17 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p40067964.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/964040000067.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt=""CHAMPION" racing car - Made in India - All metal construction with printed detail and rubber tyres - 4 August 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p40067963.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/963040000067.jpg" width="120" height="93" alt=""CHAMPION" racing car - The front axle is powered by an inertia (friction) motor with a two speed action - Push it and watch it accelerate away at twice the speed - 4 August 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p40067962.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/962040000067.jpg" width="120" height="100" alt=""CHAMPION" racing car - Dimensions of the car are 184mm long x 78mm wide - 4 August 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p29389753.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/753029000389.jpg" width="120" height="84" alt="Printed tinplate clockwork Schylling Vintage Race Car - Cat. No. MA 01969 - Made in China - 19 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p29389754.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/754029000389.jpg" width="120" height="92" alt="Schylling Vintage Race Car - Cat. No. MA 01969 - 145 mm long - all metal construction - 19 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p29389752.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/752029000389.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Schylling Vintage Race Car - Cat. No. MA 01969 - Front wheels can be set to turn right, turn left or go straight ahead - 19 May 2006" /></a>
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					<pubDate>Fri May 19 2006</pubDate>
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					<title>8 - Assorted Toys for all ages from the Very Young to the Young at Heart</title>
					<link>http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/c937515.html</link>
					<description>In this collection from Pete's Mechanical Toys are some of the better quality toys that are aimed at the younger child in us all. Some of these toys being themed around well known children's television characters such as Postman Pat, Bob the Builder, and Thomas the Tank. Mostly made from plastic there are models powered by clockwork, friction, or electric motor.</description>
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						<![CDATA[ <p><b>Wednesday 26 April 2006</b>: In this collection from Pete's Mechanical Toys are some of the better quality toys that are aimed at the younger child in us all. Some of these toys being themed around well known children's television characters such as Postman Pat, Bob the Builder, and Thomas the Tank. Mostly made from plastic there are models powered by clockwork, friction, or electric motor.</p><div><a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28504824.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/824028000504.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Novelty friction powered sports car - This second picture shows the bonnet & side windows lifted - Sturdily made mostly form plastic - 90mm long x 70mm wide - 24 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28504823.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/823028000504.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Novelty friction powered sports car - The bonnet & side windows lift when the car is moving - Made in China & sold through Asda stores - 24 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28568930.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/930028000568.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Novelty friction powered open top car - The headlights move about when the car is moving - 90mm long x 70mm wide - Made in China & sold through Asda stores - 24 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28839098.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/098028000839.jpg" width="120" height="107" alt="From "Fireman Sam" friction drive fire engine JUPITER - 210mm long -  with elevating lift and opening doors - 3 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28839099.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/099028000839.jpg" width="96" height="120" alt="Friction powered fire engine JUPITER with Fireman SAM at the wheel - 3 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28839100.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/100028000839.jpg" width="95" height="120" alt="Fire engine JUPITER with steadies lowered and Fireman SAM on the lift with the water gun - 3 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28550872.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/872028000550.jpg" width="120" height="82" alt="Friction powered truck - length 225mm - with Ted Glen figure - Postman Pat series released by Born to Play - These toys are built to a very high standard from a variety of plastics - 27 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28550869.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/869028000550.jpg" width="120" height="67" alt="Friction powered sports car - length 210mm - with Dr Gilbertson figure - Postman Pat series released by Born to Play - 27 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28550871.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/871028000550.jpg" width="120" height="100" alt="Friction powered motorbike & sidecar - length 155mm - with Ajay Bains figure - Postman Pat series released by Born to Play - 27 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28550870.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/870028000550.jpg" width="120" height="72" alt="Looks like Dr Gilbertson is having trouble with her car - 27 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28550868.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/868028000550.jpg" width="120" height="115" alt="Ajay comes to the rescue and takes Dr Gilbertson to her next call - 27 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p29466760.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/760029000466.jpg" width="120" height="98" alt="Friction powered police car wit PC Selby behind the wheel - 3 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p29466759.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/759029000466.jpg" width="120" height="111" alt="Postman Pat and Jess collecting the post in the friction powered van - 3 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p29466758.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/758029000466.jpg" width="120" height="94" alt="Postman Pat passes P C Selby - 3 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p30512214.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/214030000512.jpg" width="120" height="81" alt="Postman Pat talks to Ajay on the footplate of the Greendale Rocket - These toys have been converted to run on 32mm gauge track by RVLR Workshops - 20 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p30512213.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/213030000512.jpg" width="120" height="100" alt="The Greendale Rocket crosses the viaduct - Greendale Rocket battery set converted to 32mm gauge - 4 June 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p30512212.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/212030000512.jpg" width="118" height="120" alt="With Ajay at the controls the loco runs around the train in the station - The loco is powered by two AAA batteries inside the coal bunker - 4 June 2006" /></a>
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					<pubDate>Wed Apr 26 2006</pubDate>
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					<title>3 - Industrial Scene - From Factory to Construction</title>
					<link>http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/c922087.html</link>
					<description>In this collection from Pete's Mechanical Toys are toys modelled on machinery and other things found in an industrial enviroment from the factory to the construction site. The toys are made from a variety of materials including tinplate, diecast or plastic and can be powered by clockwork, friction or electric motor.</description>
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						<![CDATA[ <p><b>Thursday 13 April 2006</b>: In this collection from Pete's Mechanical Toys are toys modelled on machinery and other things found in an industrial enviroment from the factory to the construction site. The toys are made from a variety of materials including tinplate, diecast or plastic and can be powered by clockwork, friction or electric motor.</p><div><a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28488730.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/730028000488.jpg" width="120" height="87" alt="Forklift Truck with Pull Back Motor - Plastic body with plastic & metal parts - 140mm long including pallet & 85mm high - A Teamsters model made in China - 24 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28488732.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/732028000488.jpg" width="120" height="85" alt="Forklift Truck with elevating forks operated by knob on the side - Pull Back Motor - Diecast body & plastic parts - 155mm long including pallet & 95mm high - Produced for Asda Stores Ltd - Made in China - 24 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p29984671.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/671029000984.jpg" width="92" height="120" alt="Tinplate fork lift truck by Kovap - 107mm long x 60mm wide x 130mm high - 31 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p29984673.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/673029000984.jpg" width="120" height="88" alt="Kovap fork lift truck - Handle this side winds the forks up and down - 31 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p29984676.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/676029000984.jpg" width="120" height="99" alt="Kovap fork lift truck - The lever on this side tilts the forks back - 31 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p45563608.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/608045000563.jpg" width="94" height="120" alt="Tower crane - Kovap - 14 March 2007" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p45563609.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/609045000563.jpg" width="120" height="97" alt="Tower crane's cable drums - Kovap - 14 March 2007" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p30675469.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/469030000675.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="LUMAR CONTRACTORS - High Lift Mobile Crane - Pressed steel model with rubber tracks - The lower left handwheel operates the jib and the other wheel raises and lowers the lifting hook - 19 June 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p30675462.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/462030000675.jpg" width="90" height="120" alt="There is an extending steady which comes out from under the main body - The body is able to turn through a full circle - 19 June 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p30675466.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/466030000675.jpg" width="90" height="120" alt="The main body of the crane is 190mm long x 135mm wide x 120mm high - This picture shows where the "cables" run into the body - 19 June 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p30675468.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/468030000675.jpg" width="90" height="120" alt="The crane's high lifting ability is achieved by the substantial jib which is 650mm long - 19 June 2006" /></a>
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					<pubDate>Thu Apr 13 2006</pubDate>
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					<title>5 - Road Vehicles from Bicycles to Trucks &amp; Other Related Items</title>
					<link>http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/c917347.html</link>
					<description>&lt;p align=center&gt;In this collection from Pete's Mechanical Toys are road vehicles such as cars, lorries (trucks), motorbikes, and bicycles plus related items . The toys are made from a variety of materials including tinplate, diecast or plastic and can be powered by clockwork, friction or electric motor with some free wheeling models as well.</description>
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						<![CDATA[ <p><b>Sunday  9 April 2006</b>: &lt;p align=center&gt;In this collection from Pete's Mechanical Toys are road vehicles such as cars, lorries (trucks), motorbikes, and bicycles plus related items . The toys are made from a variety of materials including tinplate, diecast or plastic and can be powered by clockwork, friction or electric motor with some free wheeling models as well.</p><div><a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27965283.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/283027000965.jpg" width="120" height="72" alt="“Mini Tricycle” - pic 01 - Friction drive tinplate model of a three wheeled car - 115mm long 70mm wide 55mm high - made in China - 7 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27965284.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/284027000965.jpg" width="120" height="85" alt="“Mini Tricycle” - pic 02 - 7 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27965288.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/288027000965.jpg" width="120" height="102" alt="“Mini Tricycle” - pic 03 - viewed from the rear quarter - 7 April 2006 - 7 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28875999.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/999028000875.jpg" width="120" height="104" alt="BMW Isetta Bubble Car - Die-cast metal model with pull back motor - scale 1:38 - 3 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28875995.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/995028000875.jpg" width="120" height="98" alt="Fiat 500F - Scale 1:24 - Die-cast metal with Pull Back Motor - 3 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28876006.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/006028000876.jpg" width="120" height="78" alt="Second view of Fiat 500F - Scale 1:24 - Die-cast with Pull Back Motor - 3 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27966496.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/496027000966.jpg" width="120" height="108" alt="“Old Timer” car made in the Czech Republic by Kovap - Cat. No. 0455 -138mm long 74mm wide 95mm high. Lifting the lever winds the spring which accelerates the car and also the flywheel - When the spring has unwound the flywheel keeps the car going further. All parts are made from metal - 12 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27965286.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/286027000965.jpg" width="120" height="109" alt=""Old Timer" by Kovap - on the hill at Rea Falls railway station on the RVLR - 12 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27965287.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/287027000965.jpg" width="99" height="120" alt=""Old Timer" by Kovap - crossing the railway bridge at Rea Falls railway station on the RVLR - 12 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p29984194.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/194029000984.jpg" width="120" height="86" alt=""Old Timer" by Kovap finished in red - 31 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p29984193.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/193029000984.jpg" width="120" height="97" alt="Red "Old Timer" behind Rea Falls station building - 31 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28955338.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/338028000955.jpg" width="120" height="98" alt="Kovap clockwork tinplate VW Beetle - Scale 1:32 - 4 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28955330.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/330028000955.jpg" width="120" height="86" alt="Kovap - VW Beetle - The clockwork motor is wound from underneath - 4 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p45564303.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/303045000564.jpg" width="120" height="82" alt="VW Beetle - Metallic dark grey - Kovap 0640 - 14 August 2007" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p45564394.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/394045000564.jpg" width="120" height="92" alt="VW Beetle - Wound spring drive - Kovap limited edition no. 26 of 250 - 28 March 2007" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p45564395.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/395045000564.jpg" width="120" height="69" alt="VW Beetle - Wound spring drive - Kovap limited edition no. 26 of 250 - 28 March 2007" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p49081669.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/669049000081.jpg" width="120" height="86" alt="VW Beetle - Red - Kovap 0640 - 27 November 2007" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28955337.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/337028000955.jpg" width="120" height="78" alt="Kovap clockwork tinplate VW T2 Minibus - Scale 1:32 - 4 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28955327.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/327028000955.jpg" width="120" height="107" alt="Kovap VW T2 Minibus - As with the VW Beetle the motor is wound from underneath - 4 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p45564304.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/304045000564.jpg" width="120" height="108" alt="VW T2 Pickup - Kovap 0611 - 14 August 2007" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p45564305.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/305045000564.jpg" width="103" height="120" alt="VW T2 Pickup cab detail - Kovap 0611 - 14 August 2007" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p45564396.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/396045000564.jpg" width="120" height="86" alt="VW T2 Minibus - Wound spring drive - Kovap limited edition no. 32 of 250 - 28 March 2007" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p49081668.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/668049000081.jpg" width="120" height="86" alt="VW T2 Minibus - Red - Kovap 0610 - 27 November 2007" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p45564393.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/393045000564.jpg" width="120" height="74" alt="Kovap-VW K2 Circus limited eddition 44 of 250" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28955335.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/335028000955.jpg" width="120" height="61" alt="Kovap 1959 Omnibus Büssing & Kovap Promotional Retro 1959 Bus - 3 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28955336.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/336028000955.jpg" width="120" height="89" alt="Kovap Promotional Retro 1959 Bus - Tinplate freewheeling model - Scale 1:43 - 3 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28955334.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/334028000955.jpg" width="120" height="75" alt="Kovap tinplate clockwork 1959 Omnibus Büssing - Scale 1:43 - 3 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p30458228.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/228030000458.jpg" width="120" height="95" alt="Kovap 0496 printed tinplate Deutsche Bundesbahn bus - Scale 1:43 - 7 June 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p30458232.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/232030000458.jpg" width="120" height="69" alt="Kovap DB bus - nearside showing doors - 7 June 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p30458230.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/230030000458.jpg" width="120" height="66" alt="All three Kovap 1:43 buses - DB bus on the left - Centre is the clockwork Omnibus Büssing 1959 - On the right is the Kovap Promotional bus - 7 June 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p30593524.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/524030000593.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Tinplate ''Friendship'' Coach - Made in China - 305mm long x 100mm wide x 100mm high - 18 June 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p30593525.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/525030000593.jpg" width="120" height="77" alt="Tinplate friction motor ''Friendship'' Coach - With friction motor and rubber tyres - 18 June 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p30593526.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/526030000593.jpg" width="120" height="91" alt="Rear of ''Friendship" coach - 18 June 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p49081666.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/666049000081.jpg" width="120" height="99" alt="CKO tinplate model bus with flywheel inertia drive - Variations of this bus is now produced by Kovap of the Czech Republic - 8 November 2007" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p49081667.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/667049000081.jpg" width="120" height="94" alt="CKO tinplate model bus with flywheel inertia drive - Variations of this bus is now produced by Kovap of the Czech Republic - 8 November 2007" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p29392849.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/849029000392.jpg" width="120" height="97" alt="Printed tinplate clockwork bicycle with rider - made in China - Cat. No. MS433 - 19 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p29392847.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/847029000392.jpg" width="120" height="92" alt="Printed tinplate clockwork bicycle with rider - 132mm long - 19 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p29392848.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/848029000392.jpg" width="120" height="103" alt="Printed tinplate clockwork bicycle with rider - All metal construction - 19 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p29984195.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/195029000984.jpg" width="120" height="116" alt="Tinplate clockwork motorbike made in China for Schylling - 130mm long x 90mm high x 39mm wide - 31 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p29984192.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/192029000984.jpg" width="120" height="85" alt="Schylling motorbike heads up to the Rea Falls railway road bridge - 31 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p40062192.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/192040000062.jpg" width="120" height="98" alt="Old time motorcycle and sidecar with chauffeur and passenger - Made in China - 4 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p40062191.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/191040000062.jpg" width="120" height="111" alt="Old time motorcycle and sidecar with chauffeur and passenger - All steel construction with wind up "clockwork" motor driving the rear bike wheel. Dimensions 140mm long x 75mm wide - 4 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p49081025.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/025049000081.jpg" width="120" height="86" alt="Made in China - All tinplate with wound spring motor - 18cm long - 27 November 2007" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p49081329.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/329049000081.jpg" width="118" height="120" alt="Made in China - All tinplate with wound spring motor - 18cm long - 27 November 2007" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p49081027.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/027049000081.jpg" width="120" height="82" alt="Nicely printed all steel model made in China - 117mm long x 86mm wide x 70mm high - Driven by wound spring with removeable key - 21 October 2007" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p49081029.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/029049000081.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Nicely printed all steel model made in China - 117mm long x 86mm wide x 70mm high - Driven by wound spring with removeable key - 21 October 2007" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p30426103.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/103030000426.jpg" width="108" height="120" alt="Ice cream tricycle with vendor - Chinese made printed tinplate clockwork toy - Man has plastic legs & head - 100mm long x 60mm wide x 110mm high - 7 June 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p30426102.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/102030000426.jpg" width="84" height="120" alt="Ice cream tricycle - Clockwork motor has a fixed key - When wound the tricycle runs in circles with the vendors legs pedalling - 7 June 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p30504313.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/313030000504.jpg" width="120" height="74" alt="Kovap tinplate clockwork Hawkeye circus trucks 0596 animal transporter & 0597 living van - 14 June 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p30504314.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/314030000504.jpg" width="120" height="87" alt="Kovap Hawkeye animal transporter with animals inside - 14 June 2006" /></a>
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					<pubDate>Sun Apr 9 2006</pubDate>
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					<title>4 - Agricultural Scene</title>
					<link>http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/c913431.html</link>
					<description>In this collection from Pete's Mechanical Toys are quality toys that are meant for the serious collector and are models of items that would have been found on the farm, from tractors to the smaller farm implements. The toys are made from a variety of materials including tinplate, diecast or plastic and can be powered by clockwork, friction or electric motor.</description>
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						<![CDATA[ <p><b>Wednesday  5 April 2006</b>: In this collection from Pete's Mechanical Toys are quality toys that are meant for the serious collector and are models of items that would have been found on the farm, from tractors to the smaller farm implements. The toys are made from a variety of materials including tinplate, diecast or plastic and can be powered by clockwork, friction or electric motor.</p><div><a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27738055.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/055027000738.jpg" width="120" height="54" alt="Fendt F20 Dieselross tractor with tipping trailer - Made by Kovap - This litho printed model has a clockwork motor and gearbox - Scale is 1:25 - 5 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27768250.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/250027000768.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Single axle with single wheels tipping trailer made with litho printed tinplate by Kovap - 5 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27738056.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/056027000738.jpg" width="120" height="93" alt="Fendt F20 Dieselross tractor by Kovap - 5 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27738054.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/054027000738.jpg" width="97" height="120" alt="Fendt F20 Dieselross tractor by Kovap showing the controls - There are 3 forward speeds controlled by a mechanical governor, neutral & reverse - 5 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27768251.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/251027000768.jpg" width="120" height="80" alt="Lanz Bulldog 4016 Tractor - Tinplate model made by Kovap - Cat. no. 0360 - Powered by a clockwork motor and fitted with 3 forward speeds, neutral and reverse - Scale 1:25 - 6 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27768247.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/247027000768.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Lanz Bulldog 4016 pictured from the other side showing exhaust and flywheel casing - 6 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27768249.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/249027000768.jpg" width="89" height="120" alt="Lanz Bulldog 4016 pictured from above - The speed selector can be seen with the motor brake lever to the left - 6 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27889734.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/734027000889.jpg" width="120" height="98" alt="Zetor 25A tractor powered by a clockwork motor with 3 forward speeds, 1 reverse and neutral - Made from litho printed tinplate to a scale of 1:25 by Kovap - Cat. no. 0383 - 10 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27889736.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/736027000889.jpg" width="120" height="116" alt="Kovap Zetor 25A tractor showing the speed selector - 10 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27889735.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/735027000889.jpg" width="88" height="120" alt="Kovap Zetor 25A tractor next to the Mill on the Rea - 10 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27889733.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/733027000889.jpg" width="120" height="113" alt="Closer view of the Kovap Zetor 25A tractor next to the Mill on the Rea - 10 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27768252.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/252027000768.jpg" width="120" height="94" alt="Kovap tipping trailer with single axle and twin wheels - Scale 1:25  - 6 April 2006." /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27768248.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/248027000768.jpg" width="116" height="120" alt="Close up of wheels and lever to tip the trailer body - 6 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p45563483.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/483045000563.jpg" width="120" height="87" alt="Four wheeled trailer in Lanz Bulldog colours - Kovap - 14 March 2007" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27845051.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/051027000845.jpg" width="120" height="76" alt="John Deere four wheeled trailer by Kovap - Scale 1:25 - 6 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28295136.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/136028000295.jpg" width="98" height="120" alt="Litho printed tinplate tractor fitted with plastic wheels & rubber tracks - clockwork powered in forward only - 145mm long - made in China in 2006 - 21 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28295137.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/137028000295.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Tinplate clockwork tractor climbing through rough terrain - 21 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28295135.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/135028000295.jpg" width="120" height="107" alt="Tinplate clockwork tractor on the level - 21 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28295133.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/133028000295.jpg" width="120" height="94" alt="Tinplate clockwork tractor - the winding shaft can be seen under the left track - 21 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28295134.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/134028000295.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Tinplate clockwork tractor heads down to the river - 21 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p45378564.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/564045000378.jpg" width="120" height="98" alt="Limited edition Red Hanomag R40 tractor with windscreen from Kovap - 10 July 2007" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p45378566.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/566045000378.jpg" width="120" height="87" alt="Second view of the limited edition Red Hanomag R40 tractor with windscreen from Kovap - 10 July 2007" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28858820.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/820028000858.jpg" width="120" height="108" alt="Hanomag R40 tractor powered by a clockwork motor with 3 forward speeds, 1 reverse and neutral - Made from litho printed tinplate to a scale of 1:25 by Kovap - 4 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28858818.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/818028000858.jpg" width="75" height="120" alt="Front view of Hanomag R40 tractor by Kovap showing the compensated front axles - 4 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28858822.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/822028000858.jpg" width="120" height="108" alt="Hanomag R40 tractor by Kovap from the other side - 4 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p45378567.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/567045000378.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Limited edition Red Hanomag full cab R40 tractor from Kovap - 16 March 2007" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p45378568.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/568045000378.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Another view of the limited edition Red Hanomag full cab R40 tractor from Kovap - 16 March 2007" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p45378565.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/565045000378.jpg" width="90" height="120" alt="Front on view of the limited edition Red Hanomag full cab R40 tractor from Kovap - 16 March 2007" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28858821.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/821028000858.jpg" width="120" height="74" alt="Kovap 1:25 scale Liquid Manure Trailer made from printed tinplate - 4 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28858819.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/819028000858.jpg" width="108" height="120" alt="Kovap Liquid Manure Trailer showing detail at the back - 4 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p45378569.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/569045000378.jpg" width="120" height="99" alt=""John Deere" variation of the Liquid Manure Trailer from Kovap - 10 July 2007" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27728199.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/199027000728.jpg" width="120" height="75" alt="Zetor tractor & twin axle trailer - The tractor is powered by a clockwork motor with 3 forward speeds, 1 reverse and neutral - Made from litho printed tinplate to a scale of 1:25 by Kovap - Cat. no. 0395 - 2 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27728200.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/200027000728.jpg" width="120" height="100" alt="A closer view of the Zetor tractor with the speed selector and motor brake visible in front of the driver's seat - the plastic wheels are a different type to those on the earlier KDN model - 2 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p29350958.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/958029000350.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Zetor tractor and trailer by Kovap in green and yellow - Cat. no. 0395 - 17 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27845052.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/052027000845.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="John Deere 3120 Tractor - Tinplate model made by Kovap - Cat. no. 0350 - Powered by a clockwork motor and fitted 3 forward speeds, neutral and reverse - Scale 1:25 - 6 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27845053.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/053027000845.jpg" width="90" height="120" alt="Overhead view of John Deere 3120 Tractor - Tinplate model made by Kovap - 6 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28217041.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/041028000217.jpg" width="120" height="114" alt="Lanz D2816 tractor - 1:25 scale tinplate clockwork model with 3 forward speeds, neutral & reverse plus motor brake -  made by Kovap of the Czech Republic - Cat. No. 0362 - 10 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28217042.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/042028000217.jpg" width="120" height="85" alt="Lanz D2816 tractor tinplate model from Kovap - 10 April 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p45563486.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/486045000563.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Harrow -  Kovap - 14 March 2007" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p45563487.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/487045000563.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Harrow - Kovap - 14 March 2007" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p45563488.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/488045000563.jpg" width="120" height="89" alt="Rake - Kovap - 14 March 2007" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p45563489.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/489045000563.jpg" width="120" height="93" alt="Rake - Kovap - 14 March 2007" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p45563484.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/484045000563.jpg" width="120" height="109" alt="Tedder - Kovap - 14 March 2007" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p45563485.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/485045000563.jpg" width="120" height="98" alt="Tedder - Kovap - 14 March 2007" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28861148.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/148028000861.jpg" width="120" height="92" alt="Porsche Diesel MASTER Tractor - Kovap 0321 clockwork tinplate with speed selector - Cat. no. 0321 - Scale 1:25 - 3 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28861149.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/149028000861.jpg" width="120" height="106" alt="Porsche Diesel MASTER Tractor from above showing the controls - 3 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p29350954.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/954029000350.jpg" width="120" height="115" alt="Zetor 25 tractor - Kovap clockwork tinplate with speed selector - Cat. no. 0384 - Scale 1:25 - 17 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p29350956.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/956029000350.jpg" width="120" height="100" alt="Zetor 25 tractor viewed from the rear quarter - 17 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p29350953.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/953029000350.jpg" width="120" height="85" alt="The Zetor 25 tractor poses by a waterfall - 17 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p30265463.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/463030000265.jpg" width="120" height="59" alt="John Deere Lanz D2016 Tractor with trailer - Kovap clockwork tinplate with speed selector - Cat. no. 0361 - Scale1:25 - 3 May 2006" /></a>
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					<title>1 - Steam Powered Toys &amp; Their Accessories</title>
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					<description>&lt;p align=center&gt;In this collection from Pete's Mechanical Toys are working toy steam engines and toys that can be driven by a steam engine. The toys are made from a variety of materials including brass, copper, tinplate, diecast or plastic. &lt;p align=center&gt;&lt;FONT color=GREEN&gt;To activate the video clips, click on the thumbnail of your choice and then on the start arrow. If, instead of the start arrow, you click again on the picture, then you will open another window where you can view a larger format of the movie.
&lt;P align=center&gt;1-&gt;&lt;object width=&quot;425&quot; height=&quot;350&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;movie&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/nHPtvbuu1PQ&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;embed src=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/nHPtvbuu1PQ&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; width=&quot;140&quot; height=&quot;120&quot;&gt;&lt;/embed&gt;&lt;/object&gt;&amp;nbsp&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;2-&gt;&lt;object width=&quot;425&quot; height=&quot;355&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;movie&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/KD7EtSunFg4&amp;rel=1&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;wmode&quot; value=&quot;transparent&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;embed src=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/KD7EtSunFg4&amp;rel=1&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; wmode=&quot;transparent&quot; width=&quot;140&quot; height=&quot;120&quot;&gt;&lt;/embed&gt;&lt;/object&gt;&amp;nbsp&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;3-&gt;&lt;object width=&quot;425&quot; height=&quot;350&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;movie&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/dfUPSHavyA8&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;embed src=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/dfUPSHavyA8&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; width=&quot;140&quot; height=&quot;120&quot;&gt;&lt;/embed&gt;&lt;/object&gt;&amp;nbsp&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;4-&gt;&lt;object width=&quot;425&quot; height=&quot;355&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;movie&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/fgbpM_UEclM&amp;rel=1&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;wmode&quot; value=&quot;transparent&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;embed src=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/fgbpM_UEclM&amp;rel=1&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; wmode=&quot;transparent&quot; width=&quot;140&quot; height=&quot;120&quot;&gt;&lt;/embed&gt;&lt;/object&gt;&lt;P align=center&gt;&lt;font size=1&gt;---[1] SD Mamod Steam Wagon--------[2] Paper’n’Steam Oscillator--------[3] Forest Classics Mamod SP6--------------[4] Wilesco D 21--------&lt;/font&gt;</description>
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						<![CDATA[ <p><b>Wednesday  5 April 2006</b>: &lt;p align=center&gt;In this collection from Pete's Mechanical Toys are working toy steam engines and toys that can be driven by a steam engine. The toys are made from a variety of materials including brass, copper, tinplate, diecast or plastic. &lt;p align=center&gt;&lt;FONT color=GREEN&gt;To activate the video clips, click on the thumbnail of your choice and then on the start arrow. If, instead of the start arrow, you click again on the picture, then you will open another window where you can view a larger format of the movie.
&lt;P align=center&gt;1-&gt;&lt;object width=&quot;425&quot; height=&quot;350&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;movie&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/nHPtvbuu1PQ&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;embed src=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/nHPtvbuu1PQ&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; width=&quot;140&quot; height=&quot;120&quot;&gt;&lt;/embed&gt;&lt;/object&gt;&amp;nbsp&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;2-&gt;&lt;object width=&quot;425&quot; height=&quot;355&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;movie&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/KD7EtSunFg4&amp;rel=1&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;wmode&quot; value=&quot;transparent&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;embed src=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/KD7EtSunFg4&amp;rel=1&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; wmode=&quot;transparent&quot; width=&quot;140&quot; height=&quot;120&quot;&gt;&lt;/embed&gt;&lt;/object&gt;&amp;nbsp&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;3-&gt;&lt;object width=&quot;425&quot; height=&quot;350&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;movie&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/dfUPSHavyA8&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;embed src=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/dfUPSHavyA8&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; width=&quot;140&quot; height=&quot;120&quot;&gt;&lt;/embed&gt;&lt;/object&gt;&amp;nbsp&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;4-&gt;&lt;object width=&quot;425&quot; height=&quot;355&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;movie&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/fgbpM_UEclM&amp;rel=1&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;wmode&quot; value=&quot;transparent&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;embed src=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/fgbpM_UEclM&amp;rel=1&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; wmode=&quot;transparent&quot; width=&quot;140&quot; height=&quot;120&quot;&gt;&lt;/embed&gt;&lt;/object&gt;&lt;P align=center&gt;&lt;font size=1&gt;---[1] SD Mamod Steam Wagon--------[2] Paper_n_Steam Oscillator--------[3] Forest Classics Mamod SP6--------------[4] Wilesco D 21--------&lt;/font&gt;</p><div><a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27821939.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/939027000821.jpg" width="120" height="109" alt="Mamod Showman's Engine fitted with tyres, extra lighting and cylinder lubricator - 4 October 2005" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27821940.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/940027000821.jpg" width="120" height="102" alt="Mamod Showman's Engine viewed from the cylinder side - 4 October 2005" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27821936.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/936027000821.jpg" width="120" height="83" alt="Mamod Showman's Engine running with lighting on - 4 October 2005" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27821938.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/938027000821.jpg" width="103" height="120" alt="Wilesco Showman's Engine fitted with tyres and extra lighting - 3 March 2005" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27821937.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/937027000821.jpg" width="120" height="102" alt="Wilesco Showman's Engine running and illuminated - 3 March 2005" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27911870.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/870027000911.jpg" width="120" height="106" alt="Mersey as bought off eBay 19 March 2005" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27911871.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/871027000911.jpg" width="120" height="104" alt="Mersey after a complete strip down and then rebuild - 29 March 2005" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27911872.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/872027000911.jpg" width="120" height="105" alt="View of Mersey showing unusual horizontal engine - 29 March 2005" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27911873.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/873027000911.jpg" width="120" height="115" alt="The fire on this Mersey model sits above the base board instead of underneath with the burners protruding through as with other models - 29 March 2005" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p30187600.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/600030000187.jpg" width="111" height="120" alt="Mersey with a full head of steam - 31 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p30187601.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/601030000187.jpg" width="120" height="114" alt="The fire is a brass vaporizing spirit burner instead of the original Mersey - 31 May 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p30188232.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/232030000188.jpg" width="120" height="112" alt="Mersey with new three wick burner - 7 June 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27677594.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/594027000677.jpg" width="120" height="83" alt="Steam Designs s/no 20050328 Wood Cutter and Steam Tractor - 30 April 2005" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28608322.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/322028000608.jpg" width="120" height="101" alt="A closer look at the woodsman and the large table saw - 30 April 2005" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27677595.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/595027000677.jpg" width="120" height="103" alt="The rear of the steam tractor with wheel chocks in place - 30 April 2005" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27740313.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/313027000740.jpg" width="120" height="64" alt="Steam Designs Electric Light Co. - Serial Number 20051021 - 1 November 2005" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27740312.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/312027000740.jpg" width="120" height="88" alt="Steam Designs Electric Light Co. looking into the shop display with the steam engine & generator running - 1 November 2005" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27740314.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/314027000740.jpg" width="120" height="73" alt="Steam Designs Electric Light Co. looking into the show room from the engine house - 1 November 2005" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27913189.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/189027000913.jpg" width="120" height="100" alt=" KP Steam model USEVB1 built around a single Unit Steam Engine - 5 January 2005" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27913190.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/190027000913.jpg" width="120" height="103" alt="USEVB1 - The vertical boiler is fired by a small spirit vaporizing burner - The water tank on the right is for the boiler vacuum filler -  5 January 2005" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27913191.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/191027000913.jpg" width="99" height="120" alt="USEVB1 - The exhaust steam passes into an oil trap before being diverted into the chimney - Waste oil is collected into the green container under the oil trap - 5 January 2005" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28299651.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/651028000299.jpg" width="112" height="120" alt="Steam Designs S/No 20050325 - Converted Jensen #75 01 - 19 April 2005" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28299647.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/647028000299.jpg" width="118" height="120" alt="Steam Designs S/No 20050325 - Converted Jensen #75 01 - 19 April 2005" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28908819.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/819028000908.jpg" width="120" height="72" alt="Steam Designs s/no 20050517 Mamod Steam Wagon Conversion #01 - A modified engine fitted with a cylinder lubricator and extra drive reduction has been added - 7 June 2005" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28908820.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/820028000908.jpg" width="120" height="98" alt="Steam Designs s/no 20050517 Mamod Steam Wagon Conversion #01 - The bodywork has been completely rebuilt using high quality lightweight ply - 7 June 2005" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28908821.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/821028000908.jpg" width="79" height="120" alt="Steam Designs s/no 20050517 Mamod Steam Wagon Conversion #01 - None working steering gear detail has been added - 7 June 2005" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28908786.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/786028000908.jpg" width="120" height="105" alt="Steam Designs s/no 20050517 Mamod Steam Wagon Conversion #01 - Front steel panels have been added along with rubber tyres for all wheels - 7 June 2005" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27759988.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/988027000759.jpg" width="120" height="79" alt="Bowman M135 - One single acting oscillating cylinder fitted with a brass cover. Above this is an oil reservoir and tap which is set to drip onto the piston - The boiler is fired by a methylated spirit burner - 28 April 2005" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27759989.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/989027000759.jpg" width="120" height="100" alt="Bowman M135 - The end of the brass cover over the cylinder where the steam pipe enters and the exhaust leaves and is fed into the chimney - 28 April 2005" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27759992.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/992027000759.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Bowman M135 - The crank shaft is fitted with a solid brass flywheel and the geared pulley drive - 28 April 2005" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p27759994.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/994027000759.jpg" width="120" height="112" alt="Bowman M135 - This view clearly shows the arrangement of gears and pulleys - 28 April 2005" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28607699.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/699028000607.jpg" width="120" height="56" alt="Steam Designs s/no 20050918 SD Forge - To the left is the foreman's office - centre is the drop hammer and anvil with hammer - to the right the traction engine boiler and single oscillating cylinder steam engine  - 19 September 2005" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28607715.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/715028000607.jpg" width="120" height="101" alt="Looking into the foreman's office - 19 September 2005" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28607697.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/697028000607.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="View from the smokebox end of the boiler - 19 September 2005" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28607709.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/709028000607.jpg" width="120" height="105" alt="Firebox and engine - 19 September 2005" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28607704.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/704028000607.jpg" width="120" height="79" alt="The forge as seen from the back - 19 September 2005" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p29463068.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/068029000463.jpg" width="120" height="98" alt="Steam Designs S/No 20050322 - Upgraded Mamod Tractor with Trailer - 9 October 2005" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p29463069.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/069029000463.jpg" width="120" height="91" alt="Steam Designs S/No 20050322 - Mamod Tractor fitted with tyres and working steering gear - 9 October 2005" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p29463070.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/070029000463.jpg" width="115" height="120" alt="Steam Designs S/No 20050322 - Mamod Tractor with seat and lubricator for the engine - 9 October 2005" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p31026398.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/398031000026.jpg" width="120" height="106" alt="Steam Designs S/No 20060613 Stationary steam engine model SAO1 - 29 June 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p31023852.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/852031000023.jpg" width="120" height="96" alt="Steam Designs SAO1 - Single oscillating cylinder with the boiler fired by solid fuel tablets - 28 June 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p31023855.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/855031000023.jpg" width="120" height="110" alt="Steam Designs SAO1 with a full head of steam - A simple lubricator is fitted to the steam pipe - 28 June 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p31023854.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/854031000023.jpg" width="120" height="114" alt="Steam Designs SAO1 - Exhausted steam is passed up the chimney - 28 June 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p31023851.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/851031000023.jpg" width="104" height="120" alt="Steam Designs SAO1 - Oil and condensed water from the exhaust is allowed to drain from the bottom of the chimney - 28 June 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p31023853.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/853031000023.jpg" width="110" height="120" alt="Steam Designs SAO1 - The engine is fitted with a splash guard which curves over the crank and big end - 28 June 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28463941.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/941028000463.jpg" width="97" height="120" alt="Steam Design s/n 20050722 - Modified Wilesco D3 - A steam valve & in line lubricator has been fitted and the firebox has been painted with heat resistant satin black - the original paint burnt off as soon as the fire was lit - 22 July 2005" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28463942.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/942028000463.jpg" width="99" height="120" alt="Steam Design s/n 20050722 - Modified Wilesco D3 - The removable chimney cowl has been improved to stop it from moving about when the engine is running - 22 July 2005" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p28463943.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/943028000463.jpg" width="101" height="120" alt="Steam Design s/n 20050722 - Modified Wilesco D3 - 22 July 2005" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p33479688.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/688033000479.jpg" width="120" height="91" alt="Steam Designs SAOR1 S/No 20060825 - The engine is a single acting oscillating cylinder fitted with reversing lever - 30 August 2006" /></a>
<a href="http://petes-mechanical-toys.photos.gb.com/p33479690.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/690033000479.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Steam Designs SAOR1 S/No 20060825 - The boiler is fired using sold fuel tablets - 30 August 2006" /></a>
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