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Captured a really big compound Marklin 4158/11 steam plant
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Posted: 6:26 PM - Oct 21, 2013
redryder
Here is a short and not well regulated air test but is enough to prove the engine and dynamo work just fine.
 

 
 
 
And more pictures:
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Posted: 6:40 PM - Oct 21, 2013
Maxwell
WOW, Music to my ears, and Beauty in motion.  :cheers:
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Posted: 7:23 PM - Oct 21, 2013
Earlytimes
A Super find... Gil
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Posted: 7:39 PM - Oct 21, 2013
redryder
xlchainsaw:984557 wrote:nice engine ...fantastic burner ..i would love to see it in flames just a tube with a wick in it down to a vented tank ??...it will drink the meths :shock: so stock up
The burner has a few leaky seams so will not be fired until properly repaired.
 
I was also hoping to light it up!
 
Gil
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Posted: 7:59 PM - Oct 21, 2013
redryder
Steam Den:984559 wrote:Sweet. What is the weight of that monster? and compared to your largest Jensen how is it? larger smaller?
Good question....
 
Clearly the Jensen 51 is larger at 34" wide and 27" tall with the tower.
 
The better comparison (photos included) is to the Jensen #50 which is the power for the 51.
 
The Marklin 4158/11 is a bit larger at 21.6" X 21.6" (base) vs. 20" X 18" for the Jensen 50.
 
The Marklin weighs about 36 lbs.
The Jensen weighs about 30 lbs.
 
The Jensen boiler has a greater capacity as it is a full 5" X 10".
Both have feed water pumps.
 
Gil
 
 
Here are pictues of the 4158/11 and the #50 side by side
and then with a Jensen 10 and a Steamco included in the picture.
 
These should give you a good sense of what a massive beast it is.
 

 

 
 
 
 
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Posted: 8:24 PM - Oct 21, 2013
redryder
Burnmafingers:982923 wrote:Wow, what an amazing looking plant
Looking toward to seeing it in steam.
Me too...!!!
 
However it will be a while as I need to free up a couple stuck valves, replace some seals
such as for the boiler plug and site glass and hopefully without breaking the glass.
 
I am considering replacing the belt with one that isn't so thick.
 
Also, the spirits leak out of the burner almost as fast as I fill it so a little work is ahead.
 
Gil
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Posted: 9:25 PM - Oct 21, 2013
redryder
Stoker:982422 wrote:Fantastic Gil, couldn't be happier for you ... or for the engine, in finding such a good home!
 
Congratulations to you both!!! :wink:
Thanks, Daniel. Yes it has found a good home.
 
Gil
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Posted: 12:47 AM - Oct 22, 2013
Ventix
Wow, truly fantastically :thumbs:
I have no words ... a real Mrklin childhood dream - of big kids   
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Posted: 7:33 AM - Oct 22, 2013
Freespawn
You have ruined another keyboard ........ Drool .........
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Posted: 4:48 PM - Oct 22, 2013
Dr. Rog
         
 
An absolutely amazing engine. Most of the patina was just dried oil by the look of it.  :shock:
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