I feel like I'm getting my True Blue Sam on, but this is so packed with Steampunk retro awesome that it's in danger of collapsing into a Black Hole of Steampunk retro awesome:
I love the guy on the PA system. I have to respect the British version of Redneck, filled with obscure Anorak historical trivia. My version of redneck is getting lost in the ZOMG-that's-so-cool!
Oh yeah, they also have these decidedly non-Steampunk newfangled contraptions:
Via Theo Spark.
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ReplyDeleteIf you like the old engine thingys, there is a very cool steam/gas/Stirling/tractor/engine show every fall in Dublin, NH, right off rt 101.
They even have hit & miss engine-driven ice cream made right there.
This year it's Sept 11-12; if you go & make a day of it I'd suggest Saturday.
The Spitfire did its part in saving the world.
ReplyDeleteA go-kart scale steam tractor? I think I need a bigger shop!
ReplyDeleteAs for the Spitfire, there is a good reason the Air Ministry wouldn't buy anything that doesn't look like one.
Jim
PS - If you haven't seen Despicable Me yet, go. I think you'll like it a lot.
Aw Shucks; Thanks for the link!
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