3888 GENERAL GOUGH Built 1921 - Swales Bolesworth - Survived
Built in 1921. She was not fitted with a bunker crane. Supplied new to Swales Bolesworth of Dagenham, Essex for travelling his ex-White Bros Gondola Switchback ride. The engine was operated by members of the Bolesworth family for many years touring the fairgrounds of the London area. Certainly in the 1940's the engine was still touring the fairs under the ownership of Tom Bolesworth and bore the legend 'British Amusements on Tour'. Owned in later years by D.W.White of Margaretting, Essex the engine was eventually brought by Hardwicks scapyard of West Ewell. Whilst on route to Lea Bridge one Easter, the engine suffered a broken front axle. By that time, Burrell had gone out of business and manufacturers Richard Garrett and son of Leiston, Suffolk, who had taken over the final orders and spare parts, fitted and new front axle and front wheels. The replacement parts were different to the original ones, which resulted in the front of the engine standing higher than previously, and gave the engine a unique appearance to the other scenic engines. Restored in 1958 by Jimmy Miller of Bristol who added extra brass in the style of an Anderton & Rowland engine. Main dynamo from The Lion, auxiliary dynamo from 3887 Prince of Wales. Purchased by present owners Nigel and Andy Myers in 1998.
Restored and rallied
Some interesting information from Pete Parrish;
Thought you may like to know the late Jimmy Miller of Bristol put all the extra brass work on 3888 when he renovated her in 1958 he always wanted an ex-ANDERTON AND ROWLANDS engine so he tried to make General Gough look as good. The dynamo bracket was made like the other scenics,the main dynamo is off the fowler The LION, exciter dynamo is off 3887 The Prince of Wales, the brass covers on the pulleys come off one of White Brothers of South Wales engines.
Thought you may like to know the late Jimmy Miller of Bristol put all the extra brass work on 3888 when he renovated her in 1958 he always wanted an ex-ANDERTON AND ROWLANDS engine so he tried to make General Gough look as good. The dynamo bracket was made like the other scenics,the main dynamo is off the fowler The LION, exciter dynamo is off 3887 The Prince of Wales, the brass covers on the pulleys come off one of White Brothers of South Wales engines.