Adam says that he had started looking for a steam wagon 12 years ago at the age of 16.
2 years ago he purchased a chassis and wheels which was then being used as a farm trailer. He restored the chassis and built the cab, then the opportunity to purchase a boiler and engine came along. The chassis came from central Victoria, the boiler from Tasmania and the engine from New South Wales mid coast, the makers plates and some boiler fittings from the UK.
The boiler is now back in steam at 200 p.s.i. One of the engines cylinders was cracked and has now been sleeved, all moving parts have been replaced or over-hauled.
The photos were taken at Echuca steam horse and vintage rally. He has no knowledge of this Leyland's history prior to use as a farm trailer.
He says he will be road trialling her before the end of this year, and we wish him well with the project.