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This morning I was asked about the engine. Tonight it has found a new home, where I know it will be cared for and appreciated.

Below are some photo's of the traction engine built by my late father. It's an M.E. 1" scale traction engine designed by Henry Greenly and built by my father in 1946/47. My mother said it took him 18 months. Home from work, dinner then shed. I sometimes wonder how I got born. I haven't a clue how to run it and if memory serves, it hasn't run for 50 years. It will need pressure testing etc before it does. As to value?

ive been after one of these for a while now and it turned up today after a few minutes it was running briefly but the carb is knackered and i hate tecumseh engines so its going to get a honda lump very soon here are a couple of pics

I do like the round hood Bolens firstmost followed closely by the Ride a Matics models. Actually to be honest I like all the Bolens tractors! I have forgotten that the 600 is the smaller one and having it own set of implements. I would like to get a RAM tractor first if I could but need to sort out the storage plus putting some cash aside. As for Gentlemen's Agreement, awfully nice of you to let me have first dibs ..........

I am sure everyone is getting excited about seeing action pictures of your tiller. Sounds like you are looking out for the next Bolens. In my opinion the round hood Bolens are the most attractive. As I'm sure you know, a 600 is as rare as rocking horse poo and if you do find one don't forget that they are shorter than the other tubeframe tractors and the attachments are not interchangeable. You missed the 900 from your list. They are a little odd in that they have a fiberglass instead of metal cover over the rear wheels. I have a 600 and a 900 but would really like a 800 and 1000 too. If one comes up that we both see we will either have to have a gentleman's agreement or fight for it, could be fun. Iain

I got to order some belts for the Bolens so I will add a couple oil seals with the order. I saw some photos of some 'rat look' Bolens with tillers working the soil and I like the look of them. I want to keep the patina of the tiller and the oil will preserve the metal work as well as accentuating the remaining paintwork. I will apply this technique to the 1254. The 800 will be my Show Queen as it were but another 600/800/1000 shaped Bolens will look cool in its original state.

That reminds me of many years ago when my Disco was covered by LR warranty and the reverse light switch failed. The day before I took it in for repair I had to use it on a very muddy cow field and the underside was covered in poo. I apologised as I handed the keys over. The service manager thought it was very funny, the mechanic less so. Iain

Nice trailer, bit of added security for your horse as well

Nice secure trailer, needs a roof rack for when your herd grows

Bit of paint will make all the difference. Handy for shows. You could sleep in it.