(Another) One for Nick

• (Another) One for Nick
  Posted by St Paul Steam on 30 Dec, 2019 06:34
• I was thinking of you when I saw this beauty on E-bay for sale Nick
  
  https://ebay.us/vmaG3E via @eBay
  
  Large Live Steam Traction Engine, Scratch Built.
  Built to a very high standard, exhibition quality.
  This is a runner, was running well when put in storage.
  Fire box door reads: C WILSON, PENRITH
  Coal fired.
  1 1/2" bore, 1 7/8" stroke steam engine.
  Fire box inside dimensions: 4" wide, 5" long, 4" deep.
  32" total length.
  20 1/2" tall to top of stack.
  16" wide, 8" diameter flywheel
  11 1/2" diameter rear wheels.
  Functional steering wheel.
  Weighs 123 pounds.
  Forward - Neutral - Reverse lever.
  High-low drive gears to wheels.
  Working ball governor.
  Whistle.
  Engine speed lever control (regulator).
  Water tank under drivers platform with two cam operated feed pump and one manual feed pump.
  Silver soldered copper constructed boiler with super heat tubes.
  Wheel brake.
  Cylinder drain cocks controlled from one lever inside cab.
  Mechanical ratchet lubricator.
  Water sight gauge glass tube for boiler, pressure gauge.
  Boiler safety valves.
  Boiler drain valve.
  
  https://youtu.be/cEr447IvtsY
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• #1 Reply
  Posted by Stoker on 30 Dec, 2019 09:33
•  ..... and this from the same source:
  
  https://www.ebay.com/itm/Large-Live-Steam-Engine-Road-Roller-Scratch-Built/123818358836?hash=item1cd4263834:g:SCAAAOSwS3xdFms9
  
  
  Maybe a combo deal could be worked out!?!?
  
  Same seller has a number of high end steam engines on offer, also has some very nice chronometers and rugs as well.
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• #2 Reply
  Posted by Hero on 30 Dec, 2019 12:04
• Beautiful machines!
  
  Nick needs these....
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• #3 Reply
  Posted by Nick on 30 Dec, 2019 12:28
• I would love to have that! The seller has had a lot of nice pieces the past couple years...
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• #4 Reply
  Posted by St Paul Steam on 31 Dec, 2019 07:01
• Quote from: Nick on 30 Dec, 2019 12:28

  I would love to have that! The seller has had a lot of nice pieces the past couple years...
  

  Yes he does, I don't believe most sell, but he has a really good eye.
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• #5 Reply
  Posted by Woe is me on 09 Jan, 2020 20:09
• Quote from: St Paul Steam on 31 Dec, 2019 07:01

  Quote from: Nick on 30 Dec, 2019 12:28

  I would love to have that! The seller has had a lot of nice pieces the past couple years...
  

  Yes he does, I don't believe most sell, but he has a really good eye.
  

  What are you thinking Bruce? He has a lot to choose from, he's in southern Michigan. Sounds like a road trip to me.
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• #6 Reply
  Posted by St Paul Steam on 09 Jan, 2020 20:46
• Quote from: Woe is me on 09 Jan, 2020 20:09

  Quote from: St Paul Steam on 31 Dec, 2019 07:01

  Quote from: Nick on 30 Dec, 2019 12:28

  I would love to have that! The seller has had a lot of nice pieces the past couple years...
  

  Yes he does, I don't believe most sell, but he has a really good eye.
  

  What are you thinking Bruce? He has a lot to choose from, he's in southern Michigan. Sounds like a road trip to me.
  

  Lol...I don't know how far Grosse Point is from Mio. Mi.
  But it's about 5 hrs from me. 😊
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• #7 Reply
  Posted by Mi Steam on 10 Jan, 2020 01:36
• Nick, I am only 5 miles this could be bad for me.
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• #8 Reply
  Posted by Nick on 10 Jan, 2020 13:45
• Quote from: Mi Steam on 10 Jan, 2020 01:36

  Nick, I am only 5 miles this could be bad for me.
  

  
  I would definitely be heading over just to view his collection!
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• #9 Reply
  Posted by Nick on 10 Jan, 2020 13:46
• And now he listed a fire engine
  
  https://www.ebay.com/itm/Large-Live-Steam-Engine-Fire-Wagon-Scratch-Built/124041160479?hash=item1ce16de71f:g:PWMAAOSwMN5eGMf8
  
  
  
  
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• #10 Reply
  Posted by St Paul Steam on 10 Jan, 2020 15:23
• Very nice....
  As a side note....I think I recognize the bottom half of his torso more than I do my wife's....😂, I've seen so many listings with it in it 😉
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