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the greens wern't my choice, but i think they work well. of shed - Flying Scotsman, Buckinghamshire May add a lantern or two and some hanging baskets, window boxes, etc. of shed - Flying Scotsman, Buckinghamshire Photo 3 of shed - Flying Scotsman, Buckinghamshire Photo 4 of shed - Flying Scotsman, Buckinghamshire the original concept drawing of shed - Flying Scotsman, Buckinghamshire the inspiration - abandoned trailer of shed - Flying Scotsman, Buckinghamshire stripping the trailer down of shed - Flying Scotsman, Buckinghamshire old 2 and a half inch scaffold boards form the new bed - bolted to trailer frame of shed - Flying Scotsman, Buckinghamshire basic frame and the front wall in place of shed - Flying Scotsman, Buckinghamshire working down the sides - back wall in place of shed - Flying Scotsman, Buckinghamshire roof trusses in place - initially to take the load of a soil / turf roof - this was vetoed by the client - the next one will definitely have a green roof! of shed - Flying Scotsman, Buckinghamshire The main door adds light and a feeling of space - 5ft diameter of shed - Flying Scotsman, Buckinghamshire Photo 13 of shed - Flying Scotsman, Buckinghamshire Photo 14 of shed - Flying Scotsman, Buckinghamshire Front door is more practical in 2 halves - less weight on hinges, and you are less likely to knock someone off the front deck when you swing it open. of shed - Flying Scotsman, Buckinghamshire The saddleback loco pauses outside the garage of shed - Flying Scotsman, Buckinghamshire Photo 17 of shed - Flying Scotsman, Buckinghamshire fully lined inside - ladder for upstairs stowed away / unhooks and folds down. of shed - Flying Scotsman, Buckinghamshire a bit of power required for very steep assent to show field of shed - Flying Scotsman, Buckinghamshire once on the field it is easy to move... of shed - Flying Scotsman, Buckinghamshire
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Flying Scotsman

  • Sheddie:

    Alan Wilson
  • Location:

    Woodland within country estate - Buckinghamshire
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    • More than £500

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    Shed Features

    Built from used scaffold boards obtained free of charge. Mounted on old agricultural trailer also obtained for free, found abandoned in the woods. It has been built for a steam engine enthusiast who actually owns and runs a full size loco within the estate. Sleeps 2 upstairs with twin porthole windows. Will sleep 2 downstairs with a sofa bed just inside the front door. Overall dimensions - 16ft long, 8ft wide, front section 8ft high, rear is 10.5ft high. Current resting place deep in the beechwoods / deer park overlooking the Thames above Henley.

    Other Shed info

    Scaffold boards are perfect for a rigid construction. I have used a flexible sealant between each board. It has a waterproof membrane, insulation & plywood lining. Just towed it out of the garage and onto show field at the Fawley Hill Vintage Transport Rally. A bit more to do to finish the roof. A wood burning stove to fit as well as furniture / sofa bed, etc. There is a full size double mattress upstairs.

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