earthdog
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Post by earthdog on Dec 1, 2007 18:12:22 GMT -5
Takila just doesn't understand me, or men. I was looking on Ebay like normal and came across these antique live steam engines. I looked and liked them. So I bought a couple of them. The first one I got is a Wilesco D12 made in the 1950's. Then I bought a brand new one a D106 which is all brass and black. There is a big following of these engines and even a few forums about them. This old one I bought needed a new whistle and to paint the base. Thats all done and it works great and looks pretty cool, IMO. I think I found another new hobby. Thats what Takila is pissed about. I got a great deal on the new one, they sell for $350 and I got it for $178. Doesn't that count for anything? There is all kinds of accessories you can get for them also, like saws, drill presses, grinding wheels along with carnival accessories like windmills, ferris wheel, organ grinder and alot others. www.ministeam.com/acatalog/Wilesco_Carnival_Accesories.htmlI'm sure other people here have had these when they were growing up. Here is the D12, my first live steam engine.        |
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Post by krazydiamond on Dec 1, 2007 18:16:22 GMT -5
where DO you find the time, Jim?  ? (or the money). KD |
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Rockygibraltar
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Post by Rockygibraltar on Dec 1, 2007 18:37:29 GMT -5
I have a Jensen that I got as a child. I pull it out once a year and fire it up. I has been one of my favorite toys.
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Post by LCARS on Dec 1, 2007 19:21:56 GMT -5
Hmmmm, how about making a steam powered tumbler?  |
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Post by Bikerrandy on Dec 1, 2007 19:44:54 GMT -5
I love those things! I was looking at them a while back, thought about getting one. Problem is, I want one of everything. ;D
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Dec 1, 2007 20:38:36 GMT -5
I'm with Randy, so many cool things to collect and no more room in the house or money to spend *L*....Mel
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Post by parfive on Dec 2, 2007 0:33:25 GMT -5
First mod - change out the flywheel for an 80 grit hard wheel. ;D
Rich
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Dec 2, 2007 2:41:56 GMT -5
Oh, I have one of those, too! Only it doesn't have the glass to see the water into the water tank. It's functional. I have it since childhood, and the only think missing is the whistling device on the top. It is gorgeous. Could it be used for powering a cabbing machine? Adrian |
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Post by joe on Dec 2, 2007 10:41:16 GMT -5
Cool!!!! What a great toy! I love all that tiny machinery.
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KG1960
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Post by KG1960 on Dec 2, 2007 18:52:57 GMT -5
Quite interesting. I don't suppose you could make a short video? That would be something to see!
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earthdog
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Post by earthdog on Dec 2, 2007 23:41:40 GMT -5
I can try and make one tomorrow for you...
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Dec 3, 2007 10:45:47 GMT -5
Edmund Scientifics still sells those!!! Very cool
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earthdog
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Post by earthdog on Dec 3, 2007 12:37:24 GMT -5
here is a video of it running that I made this morning.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2007 13:12:31 GMT -5
Ok, now I want one.
Shannon
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Dec 3, 2007 13:37:17 GMT -5
That machine whistles almost as nice as old Boxcar Willie: Adrian |
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KG1960
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Post by KG1960 on Dec 3, 2007 14:13:12 GMT -5
All right!! A whistle, too!!! Thanks for the video. Repeating others, I want one now.
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Post by Tonyterner on Dec 3, 2007 15:15:51 GMT -5
I live in a farming area and have seen lots of full size steam engines at fairs but never a little guy like that. Cute.
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Post by takilasunrise on Dec 4, 2007 13:14:54 GMT -5
I actually liked getting the cockatiels.......but another darn hobby that's not cheap is getting a bit too much. Our house is not very big to begin with and it's already full to the brim with stuff. The engines are cool and all, but parts are very expensive, the add-ons are very expensive and of course, he can't just buy one. There's a thread about the woes of being a married rockhound...................if it was just one or two hobbies I could handle it, but someone that has several hobbies and then likes to have large collections of "things", well, I just won't go there.....it wouldn't be pretty!
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KG1960
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Post by KG1960 on Dec 4, 2007 22:18:33 GMT -5
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earthdog
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Post by earthdog on Dec 5, 2007 8:55:47 GMT -5
Thats next. A track layout around the backyard and pond would look great...
Women just don't understand. Men HAVE to collect things.
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