Andy's World

Andy is a preservation dynamo. He is an internationally recognised Stationary Engine enthusiast and has written many articles for journals around the world. Like so many preservationists the work that they do is of international significance and there is a large following of people who can relate to Andy's interests.

We have therefore created a special section on our web site which Andy will update on a regular basis...

Compagnes Drift Mill No 95. Preparation for Tractor & Engine Club Show

Next Friday and Saturday, the West Cape Tractor & Engine Club is having its Annual Show, this ye…

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Compagnes Drift Mill No 96. Miller's Willow

Two Stationary Engine shows and some farm work have kept me from my favourite pastime, but preparati…

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Compagnes Drift Mill No 97. 4th September 2009 Visit to Elim Mill

Again something different! We’ve been meaning to visit Elim Mill since we visited Genadendal Mill, a…

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Compagnes Drift Mill No 98. Back to Elim Mill

The race is on to have the mill working, or at least the wheel turning, for Heritage Day, which is t…

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Compagnes Drift Mill No 99. Main Elevator

Some of the 13 buckets which I’d found on the belt at the bottom of the elevator were badly rusted,…

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Compagnes Drift Mill No 100. 3rd October 2009. Lifting beams

Sooner or later, the stones of the Vitruvian Mill will need to be dressed. When I lifted the Runner…

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