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Re: Old Wilesco
« Reply #15 on: May 13, 2021, 05:36:31 am »
Some good news for once...

The seller came through as promised, and the engine arrived EXTREMELY well packed yesterday, in the exact same condition as purchased...felt real good trying that for a change.

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Re: Old Wilesco
« Reply #16 on: May 13, 2021, 07:11:30 am »
Wonderful, it looks Great Jan.
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Re: Old Wilesco
« Reply #17 on: May 13, 2021, 08:08:18 am »
Definitely worth adding to the collection. Great shape, love it.
Can't wait for the "Film at 11".
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Re: Old Wilesco
« Reply #18 on: May 13, 2021, 09:30:13 am »
You technically have a "Wilesco" collection now 😆👍
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Re: Old Wilesco
« Reply #19 on: May 13, 2021, 09:31:24 am »
Hello Jan,

now I am annoyed that I have not bid.
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Re: Old Wilesco
« Reply #20 on: May 13, 2021, 10:04:53 am »
Quote from: St Paul Steam on May 13, 2021, 09:30:13 am
You technically have a "Wilesco" collection now 😆👍
I technically did before as well, just don´t pay them all that much attention ;D
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Re: Old Wilesco
« Reply #21 on: May 13, 2021, 10:12:14 am »
Quote from: Dampfopa on May 13, 2021, 09:31:24 am
Hello Jan,

now I am annoyed that I have not bid.
Happy you didn´t, as you most likely wouldn´t have done much but serve the seller.
I wanted this, which was reflected in the max-bid i typed in...but fortunately didn´t reach even closely.
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Re: Old Wilesco
« Reply #22 on: May 13, 2021, 10:19:17 am »
Thanks guys, it is lovely :)

After getting the minor issues solved, with steamvalve and cylindervalve completely frozen in plaze from decades of inactivity, it was tested on air to ensure its running capability.
Since the airtest was positive, i filled it up with water, and steamed it...expecting water spewing from both boilerends.
Quite pleased to find that the rather serious looking dezinc on the boiler, appearently is clogged with lime or similar, as no leaks occured and it performed flawlessly.

Will upload a movie at some point, as i did film the run, since it quite possibly will be the only one it gets here 8)
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Re: Old Wilesco
« Reply #23 on: May 13, 2021, 06:12:38 pm »
That's great news that its arrived in good condition Jan.
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Re: Old Wilesco
« Reply #24 on: May 13, 2021, 09:30:00 pm »
Quote from: classixs on May 13, 2021, 10:04:53 am
Quote from: St Paul Steam on May 13, 2021, 09:30:13 am
You technically have a "Wilesco" collection now 😆👍
I technically did before as well, just don´t pay them all that much attention ;D
My first engine was a Wilesco D22 (still have it) got turned on to Jensen's and they have been my mainstay ever since....BUT , I have found a new appreciation for them (Wilesco's) and believe they have earned a place on my shelves as well. And you my dear friend Jan have taught me quite a lot about them.
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Re: Old Wilesco
« Reply #25 on: May 14, 2021, 04:49:01 am »
Bruce, i think we´ve gone through similar emotions when it comes to Wilesco 8)

They´re common thin tin toys, which seems "cheaply" built in certain areas compared to some others, but every brand has an Achilles heel somewhere.
They´ve certainly earned their right to a place in history, if for nothing else, than being the most common "entry brand" worldwide during the last 50 years...at least.
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Re: Old Wilesco
« Reply #26 on: May 14, 2021, 04:52:21 am »
Just put up a movie of each of my oldie testruns yesterday.

First the D5 here:


...and the D16 here:
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Re: Old Wilesco
« Reply #27 on: May 14, 2021, 05:51:08 am »
She runs very nicely Jan, there are a few subtle differences that I'm starting to pick up on (thanks to you)
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Re: Old Wilesco
« Reply #28 on: May 14, 2021, 06:45:15 am »
Nice to see the machine running.
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Re: Old Wilesco
« Reply #29 on: May 14, 2021, 10:13:41 pm »
Thanks for the video Jan  8)
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