Quite a few years ago, i was gifted an old somewhat abused Wilesco D16 from a colleague of mine, who got it as a kid in the mid-60´s.
Since i had already then sold off most of my Wilesco collection, it was just thrown into a box and stored for future parts, with no further contemplation.
I had no intention of using it for anything else, but seing that he just retired, and really was the greatest guy to work with, it suddenly had a bit of provenance, so i figured i could give it a go, and get it back to running order.
Had a governor and a chimney in stock here already, so all that was left was to order a steamline (€8-9 with Peter Schaefer), and get everything put back together.
I wasn´t particularly careful, and just soldered the steamline back in, without the usual wet leather on the top, which damaged the paint even more.
Wasn´t really bothered since it already was damaged, and wouldn´t be perfect anyway...just wanted it to run.
Anyway, as expected turned out to be a great little engine, even if it does have some scars here and there telling its story, and will keep it here for good, if for nothing else than remind me of a friend.
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