Nostalgia

My grandpa used to run this model steam tractor for my brother's and my amusement when we were little. It now lives in my loft, where it has been untouched for over 10 years. I got it out this morning to amuse a vehicle-mad 6 year old (who did a fine job of explaining pistons, axles and the general workings of a steam engine to me). Sadly we couldn't get the fly wheel turning enough to get it moving, although we got it to generate enough steam to make the whistle work. It still looks in very good condition - hopefully a bit of oil will be all it needs to bring it back to life.