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Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 31 May 2026, 12:57
by Stanley
What does a condensing steam engine exhaust into?

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 31 May 2026, 13:12
by Gloria
A dedicated steam condenser, I have to admit asking ai.

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 01 Jun 2026, 00:10
by Stanley
Never mind Gloria you got the right answer. It's a model condenser that I inherited when I bought a workshop. A superb model.
Now we need another object.... Any offers?

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 01 Jun 2026, 07:37
by Gloria
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What can you tell me about this, ie, where is it, and what is it commonly called / nickname?

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 01 Jun 2026, 07:59
by Stanley
It's a tank engine and it looks like North Yorks Moors but I don't know the name.....

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 01 Jun 2026, 08:41
by Big Kev
LMS Jinty 7138 at Bolton Abbey Station?

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 01 Jun 2026, 11:04
by Gloria
Spot on Kev, didn’t think it would last long.

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 01 Jun 2026, 18:57
by Big Kev
I knew you'd been there recently 😁

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 02 Jun 2026, 00:15
by Stanley
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What is it and where?

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 02 Jun 2026, 10:02
by PanBiker
Ellen Road rope race?

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 03 Jun 2026, 00:47
by Stanley
Well remembered Ian. Now we need another object!

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 04 Jun 2026, 01:09
by Stanley
Image

What's happening here?

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 04 Jun 2026, 10:36
by Big Kev
Yarn spinning?

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 04 Jun 2026, 12:07
by Stanley
It's a textile process but not yarn spinning. Clue, it's a specialised branch of textiles and never happened in Barlick.

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 04 Jun 2026, 12:22
by Gloria
Is it to help with the corduroy process?

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 05 Jun 2026, 00:37
by Stanley
Sorry Gloria but no. It's a very specialised form of weaving..... Clue, one of the things it can produce is bookmarks.....

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 05 Jun 2026, 04:52
by Cathy
Bookmarks? Can’t see it, all I can see is the Tassels that sometimes hang from a Bookmark. 🤔

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 05 Jun 2026, 08:11
by Stanley
Jacquard weaving can weave pictures Cathy..... Bit like automatic embroidery.

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 05 Jun 2026, 09:10
by Cathy
I did think of Embroidery, but thought again 😔
It’s a bit like playing along on The Chase…. Always go with your first instinct.

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 05 Jun 2026, 11:53
by Stanley
So where are we? Specialised Jacquard weaving. But weaving what? Last and biggest clue.... Congleton in Cheshire used to be a centre of this craft.......

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 05 Jun 2026, 12:08
by Wendyf
Silk ribbons?

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 05 Jun 2026, 13:21
by Stanley
Yes Wendy! You have it. See the book 'Reputation in Ribbons by John Sebire. His family just about invented the modern industry......
Now we need another object.

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 06 Jun 2026, 00:28
by Stanley
Image

This won't last long..... what is it?

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 06 Jun 2026, 15:56
by Big Kev
Nose ring for cattle?