Ruston Hornsby PR

Hello All

Heres my new toy a ruston hornsby BPR. Good runner and in need of restoration but i think its orginal paint. so im in two minds.











Hope you like it
Many Thanks Lewis

Hi Lewis,

Thats a nice little buy that, looks good. Looks nice and dry.

Is that a repair at the base?

looks like origional paint, i wouldnt know wether to repaint or not though, whatever you decide best of luck bud.

Paul

That looks nice, thanks for posting photos. Nice bit of welding . Looks like its had a hard life some were along the way
Jonesey

HI LEWIS..
very nice looking engine,thanks for sharing it with us all.
regards.mike.

Cracking engine Lewis, I think I'd paint it so as to cover up where the paint has been burnt off, at the end of the day it's what look you want. I know I've said this in the past I think an engine that's painted up bring more of a crowd to them and people can see that work has been carried out on it, but that's my opinion.

Stu.

yes its been frosted on both sides but has been really well repaired. was originally destined for argentina but didnt make the shipment. so stayed in the country but dont no where it went. the mains have no movement also there is no end float so i dont think it has had that much of a hard life. but was definatly unloved one night and cracked rather badly.

very heavy lump but a beautiful engine. waited nearly 8 months for one.

lewis

Nice engine,

Dont forget to post a restoration diary for us all to see.

Regards

Martin.