The Liverpool Rose comes alive

The 'Liverpool Rose' (assigned serial No. RS18-3003) is seen here awaking from her slumber as she's getting ready for a systems check. The old lady is clearly happy with the attention and TLC she's getting from the technicians in the workshop!

A quick inspection showed an engine malfunction because some of its cog-wheels are stuck. There is some movement there, but there is no transmission to the main wheels, hence 'The Rose' cannot run on her own power until the problem is fixed.

The 'Liverpool Rose' was featured in a previous R&S article. Click here to view it

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Scent

I love the scent of old cardboard boxes...

This image: Hornby Trains vintage box for platform crane, made in England by Meccano Ltd.

To toy train collectors, the packaging boxes which carry the toy trains are almost as valuable as their content. Therefore, an item sold with its original box is much more sought after than one without it. 

To me it doesn't really matter, although I have to admit that some boxes look very appealing, and when old and weathered, they smell very nice too! I photographed this one to make it look like the bow of a ship. The rusty staples could well be the holes for the anchor.... with a bit of imagination, that is.

The Liverpool Rose

Another beauty arrived at the Rust & Steel train depot today; also from the UK. 

I call her "the Liverpool Rose", after the inscription on her side, just below the cabin window, showing the name of her manufacturer: Meccano Ltd of Liverpool.

Am very much looking forward to taking many pictures of her, but for now I just wanted to introduce her to you with these ones.