Vintage twin tub abandoned college Scotland

[unclejohn]

Hey,

Just watched that video on youtube and, guess what... ?

Inside that huge abandoned college in Sctoland there is
an abandoned washing machine (un-identified) among the
many things left behind, most probably for years or
even for decades !

You may spot that machine on the vid at exactly
33' min. 9'' sec.

Please see link below:

 

[vacbear58]

Twin tub

is a mid - late 1970s Colston Coronet, a successor to the Rolls machine you got a while back

 

[unclejohn]

Dear Alistair (vacbear58)

thank you for identifying the brand and model of that washer. You seem to have quite a pretty good knowledge of those, since the guys who made the vid didn't even show us the money shots regarding the poor lonesome machine ! lol

(i share an image of such model with credits to Matchboxpaul)

Indeed, concerning my own find, Rolls Concorde, i am right now in the process of cleaning and repairing the unit, trying to "rejuvenate" it correctly, as much as i can. A process, which also includes belts replacement, some re-painting, etc... And, ultimately, finding an original control knob (missing): Good luck !

Meanwhile, i put a small dimmer (plastic) knob which just does the job and is aesthetically more pleasant to the eye than a metal rod. A very small piece from a toothpick and a little BluTak makes it fit solidly, without the use of glue.
Anyway, very glad i found that machine. And, for next to nothing regarding cost.

 

[chestermikeuk]

Colston Twintub

Glad your getting on with your rare twinny find, here are a few links to the Colston twintub featured in Scotland, both Steve & Alistair have these models .

 

[chestermikeuk]

Colston Twintub

featured in the British Twintub thread ..

British Twintub Washing Machines 1959 - 1990

Heres a fun compilation video of British Twintub washing machines (or twinnies) have put together after requests from our overseas friends comparing different styles/actions etc. I`ve also shown some inside money shots to get an idea how they work, its interesting from initial feedback you get...

www.automaticwasher.org

 

[chestermikeuk]

Colston Twintub restoration

At Steves in London repairing the Colston Ariston Twintub

Mayday, Labour Day & Rare Prototype Vintage Repairs !!

A Mayday Labour day gathering at SESteves in London had us celebrating his birthday as well as sorting out his cabin washroom after many months of house renovations, also getting to grips with fixing two rare twintubs for our sins.. Heres Richard Ricky505, Birthday boy Steve SESteve, Steve and...

www.automaticwasher.org

 

[unclejohn]

Thank you,

Mike !

Will check it out. Appreciated.

Cheers, uj