Work is steadily progressing on the reassembly of Simon Palmer’s Fowler DNA Roller No. 19049 “Bacchus” at Fred Coopers yard following an almost complete new boiler.
The trunk guide and weigh shaft have now been permanently bolted down, the crankshaft will be next.
The old barrell and backhead can be seen in the background
Fred Cooper stands next to the new boiler
The Thames Valley Traction Engine Club 