So Many Said It Was Not Possible
Ian and his team worked on this mammoth restoration for some eight weeks, and during that time, members of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Heritage Trust visited Ian's premises to see how the work was progressing. They were in awe at the standard of Ianšs work and knew then that this "fine old lady" would soon be returned back to pristine condition.
Time passed and on Monday February 28 2011, the restored and fabulous looking Merryweather Gem returned to Glasgow
It was wondrous to see Ian drive in to the workshops yard with the Gem on his trailer. There for its return, on a beautiful sunny day, were members of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Heritage Trust, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and many general onlookers. Such was the interest shown in the fate of the Steamer, that the media was also present
After interviews and many pictures being taken, the Gem was carefully unloaded and moved back into its home in the training centre.