First having discovered this on the internet this was something not to be missed and plans put in place fast to visit it. By no means was this the only surviving portable steam engine in the country. Old relics of engines can still be found, although they are getting scarcer. Many locals think these portable engines were like trains to pull things. These were in fact the portable generators of their time, powering industrial equipment like pumps or agricultural machinery.

It was surprising to find this Garrett so complete. Most of its main bits seemed still there, including all 4 wheels and even its large flywheel. What was noticeably gone was the portables main smoke stack. Of course overall the engine was far from perfect and was heavily rusted out, but for a usually non steam engine fan like myself, I was still well impressed.

Unfortunately, within the last 5 years the old Garrett has seemingly disappeared from this location! I can only hope it went to a place where it will be preserved. But, when I see the wanton vandalism and theft from the historic Victoria bridge just a few minutes down the road from this location, it doesn’t fill me with much confidence at all.

What’s the old building behind the Garrett, you ask? That’s Tok Setia mansion. At the time of my visit it was being used as a metal fabrication shop..