KENYA Nairobi live steam model engineers 1930-1950

[carolmc]

Does anyone know anything about a group of 'live steam model engineers' in Nairobi circa 1930-1950? My grandfather, Fred Watts built his own lathe and tools, he appeared on the front cover od Model Engineer magasine in 1944. I believe he worked for Gailey and Roberts in Nairobi. I have tried contacting Nairobi Train Museum, but no reply. Any info would be useful, many thanks Carolmc

[maddys52]

Have you seen this website:
https://www.europeansineastafrica.co.uk

There is an F WATTS of Nairobi on their database from 1930. No further information given, perhaps you could contact the people mentioned on the Introduction page:
https://www.europeansineastafrica.co.uk/page/?title=Introduction&pid=6

There are entries for Gailey and Roberts which are quite interesting.

[carolmc]

Hi Thanks for your interest. Unfortunately, nothing new except the old history of Gailey and Roberts. I'm really interested in the trains. However I have emailed Kenya Archives and offered some old photos of Gailey and Roberts circa 1951. I'll wait and see what happens.  Regards carolmc