Owned and restored by Maggie Astbury from Criggon Powys
Full restoration of Fowler K7 Ploughing Engine number 13310 to include new boiler, firebox and refurbishment of original parts wherever possible. This was the last ploughing engine owned by the British Army. Originally destined for Russia, she was intercepted en-route by the Germans on the outbreak of WW1. She was allocated to the Ottomeyer business, ploughing fenland around Bad Pyrmont. The Army based in Nienberg (45th Royal Engineers) obtained her in the early 70's after being abandoned in a field, possibly in the late 50's. They carried out significant restoration in order to steam her for the Queens silver jubilee. Following this, she was the regiments mascot until disbanded around 2008.She was purchased by the current owner and restorer in 2010. New boiler barrel, firebox, tubeplates and tubes just been completed by Universal Steam Engineering in Bristol whilst refurbishment of motion and parts has been carried out by the owner and her and family. The next steps involve re-assembly, painting and ongoing refurbishment including recasting of Chimney base, construction of canopy, new pipework and constant reassessment of parts.