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I received a package from Belgium this week from Danny.

He gifted me a B-31 Empire “Hotpoint” engine.  This was the version of the B-31 for the UK Market.  This is my fifth B-31 and they all have different Name Plates; as well as variations in the handles and whistle tops. 

It also came with the original cord which also has the “Hotpoint” logo on it. 

I have tested it on air and it ran great.  I need to address the dent in the top and paint the handles (which were missing when I received it).  I used my last spare whistle on this one.

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And a Family portrait of the five variants of the B-31.

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You've had spare Empire whistle tops?

Unheard of ....... now I know where they've all disappeared to!!!    ;c)

Love the tag! And cool that you got an original cord marked the same

Nick:

Here are some pictures of the original cord:

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Merry Christmas,
Charlie

Certainly an impressive lineup...
Well done, and thanks for sharing Charlie

Nice collection Charlie, there's an Empire 31 on Ebay right now that looks pretty good.