Lillywhite's Steam Engines

 

Henry Lillywhite has recently received a lot of local attention for his land holding, but not for the usual reasons …

 

Henry came into ownership of the 1930’s petrol station and garage known as Manor Garage located in West Sussex which was once run by his father, John Lillywhite.  Henry took over the task of managing the run down garage in which he spent every Saturday for 10 years clearing out the overfilled space.  `My father didn’t believe in throwing anything out and saved every nail and screw he obtained`. 

 

To the delight of car restoration fanatics, classic cars were found stationary and plastered in rust.  Several have been sold and already transported on to their new overjoyed owners ready to be restored to their previous glory.  

 

It was known for many years by steam engine enthusiasts that behind the locked gates of Manor Garage were a collection of steam rollers and traction engines.  Henry stumbled upon six steam engines, dating from 1911-1936, many of which were found in over-grown trees, hedges and plants.  Currently, two steam engines remain inside the storage space both of which are being worked on by steam engine enthusiasts to get them back into working order and ready to be transported on to their new homes.  One steam engine was being prepped, ready to vacate it’s old premises on 21 May to be towed to its new home – by another steam engine!

 

The new owners include Amberley Working Museum and all the six engines will remain in Sussex.