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Here there is some obvious proof of a new topcoat in the tender

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Cranko diamond on the opposite boiler end. I also tried attaching the spring to the mysterious hole in the side of the tender. It kind of works, but not the best as it’s only pulling the one side

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The boiler band clamps that are still the original dark green

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And finally the instructions that say it was made by Donald Cranko and talk about the dipstick and fuel tablets. They are also quite a bit different than other Cranko roller instructions I have seen... So is it A.M.E. Or Donald Cranko??

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All a little bewildering.
I was told that Donald Cranko moved from Havelock North and ceased operations in mid 1956
When he moved up north to Whangārei area. ( family contacts )
But your paper work suggests otherwise if it is genuine ?

Cheers
Dennis