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A look back in time...... so how much do you think prices have changed since 1976? The recent discovery of a price list some 28 years old has prooved interesting reading.
 
To give you a hint, in 1976 a full set of Trojan Stationary Engine castings would have cost £2.95! They now cost £33.25
 
Please note, all the prices listed, do not include VAT
 
Question 1:
Today, a full set of castings for the Vulcan Stationary Engine cost £143.25. In 1976, the same castings would have cost;
£12.82 £16.22 £23.33 £30.01
 
Question 2:
Today, the drawings for the Minnie Traction Engine cost £42.89, In 1976, the same drawings would have cost;
£2.15 £5.15 £10.15 £15.15
 
Question 3:
Today, Loctite 601 costs £5.83. In 1976, the same item would have cost;
£0.15 £0.26 £0.77 £0.94
Question 4:
Today, the Cylinder Casting Set for Pricess of Wales would cost £171.50. In 1976 the same castings would have cost;
£21.69 £31.69 £41.69 £51.69
 
Question 5:
Today, 1.5mm EasyFlo Silver Solder costs £2.00 per 24" piece. In 1976 the same item would have cost;
£0.05 £0.21 £0.37 £0.48
 
Question 6:
Today, Driving and Coupled Wheels for Torquay Manor cost £165.00. In 1976, the same wheels would have cost;
£17.28 £27.28 £31.24 £41.24
 
Question 7:
Today Drawings for the Allchin Traction Engine cost £64.96. In 1976, the same drawings would have cost;
£2.88 £3.88 £4.88 £8.88
 
Question 8:
Today, a set of Cylinder Draincocks would cost £23.40. In 1976, the same items would have cost;
£0.90 £1.40 £2.40 £3.40
 
Question 9:
Today, a 60oz Injector would cost £36.36. In 1976, the same item would have cost;
£1.50 £3.00 £4.50 £6.00
 
Question 10:
Today, a complete set of castings for the Diagonal Paddle Stationary Engine would cost £208.32. In 1976, the same castings would have cost;
£9.35 £15.35 £18.35 £19.35