The two main 'big' workshops are based around Mamod engines and tools. The No1 workshop has a dual power set up from a 1958 SE3 and early 1960s MM2, but lineshafts are connected via contrate gears/bush wheels. Both lineshafts can be run with one or both engines. The No2 workshop has the added benefit of having one bay which can accommodate a Mamod TE or SR. Sprung Meccano plates and trunnions holding the mobile in position. A Mamod SE2a is permanently attached to this unit. Again both units can run separately or in unison. Both workshops can be driven together using some simple Meccano couplings, at present the big Bowman E101 and M101 engines will drive these at future steam shows and dsiplays.
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A present the collection consists of several workshop combinations, namely the Mamod no1 and no2 workshops, consisting entirely of traditional Mmaod tools. Also an early brass wheeled set up is attached to the SE4 utilising a Meccano chassis, also on a simple chassis of Meccano are the Bowman M135 and 'doll' type 839 type dynamo. Lastly the 1953 Mamod Minor 2 is attached to another Meccano chassis holding a 1953 flat base lineshaft and pre-war Mamod/Hobbies polisher. Further workshops are planned using English steam engines and tools. A Wilesco set up may be formed in the future, using the D455 vertical engine.
