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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Love the tag! And cool that you got an original cord marked the same
You've had spare Empire whistle tops?
Unheard of ....... now I know where they've all disappeared to!!! ;c)
Hi Charlie, I love that Hotpoint tag!
That is a great addition to your already great Empire collection.
And good on you, Danny!
Gil
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
Here are some close up pictures of the five name plates/tags:
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Certainly an impressive lineup...
Well done, and thanks for sharing Charlie
Outstanding collection of B31 brands! A bit jealous but I've told myself not to go that direction in collecting LOL!
Those early whistle tops are not easy to come by, I finally gotten all my early engines with the correct toppers just this week.
Nice collection Charlie, there's an Empire 31 on Ebay right now that looks pretty good.