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Posted: 8:17 AM - Oct 15, 2013
St. Paul steam
what a large beast, very nice Gil, I'm happy for you as well.
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Posted: 8:36 AM - Oct 15, 2013
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Posted: 8:37 AM - Oct 15, 2013
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Maxwell:982382 wrote:Here is Klaus' Marklin that sold for 10K + 25% commission
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Please note that this compound (photo above!) has the low-pressure cylinder (the larger one!) close to the boiler and the smaller high-pressure one facing the viewer! A rare (and extremely expensive) version!
 
Redryder's engine has the more common lay-out: high-pressure facing boiler, low-pressure on the outside.
 
BUT: It is a very, very impressive engine, in a lovely state (PLEASE do not polish the patina off, IMHO), very nice details.
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!
Looking forward to more photos (and videos?)
 
 
I can imagine you are pretty nervously expecting its arrival. May I recommend a dose of Lagavulin 16yrs, at discretion!
It might be a rare version, but it is faulty. Marklin had to change the design and reverse the cylinders after disovering that running the steam supply pipe for a longer distance without any insulation was causing the high pressure cylinder to choke and knock because the steam was condensing into water before it gets to the high pressure cylinder.
 
So, to me I would not like to have an engine just because it is rare, but because it has the correct scientific concepts applied and that it works.
Otherwise, I would buy a cheap static cast.
 
Gil & Max I beilieve you have the best edition of that engine out there. The last one sold this summer without a dynamo for 6,000 Euro plus 22% auction house commission.
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Posted: 9:14 AM - Oct 15, 2013
redryder
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Maxwell:982382 wrote:Here is Klaus' Marklin that sold for 10K + 25% commission
 
 
 
 
 
:shock:
Please note that this compound (photo above!) has the low-pressure cylinder (the larger one!) close to the boiler and the smaller high-pressure one facing the viewer! A rare (and extremely expensive) version!
 
Redryder's engine has the more common lay-out: high-pressure facing boiler, low-pressure on the outside.
 
BUT: It is a very, very impressive engine, in a lovely state (PLEASE do not polish the patina off, IMHO), very nice details.
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!
Looking forward to more photos (and videos?)
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I can imagine you are pretty nervously expecting its arrival. May I recommend a dose of Lagavulin 16yrs, at discretion!
It might be a rare version, but it is faulty. Marklin had to change the design and reverse the cylinders after disovering that running the steam supply pipe for a longer distance without any insulation was causing the high pressure cylinder to choke and knock because the steam was condensing into water before it gets to the high pressure cylinder.
 
So, to me I would not like to have an engine just because it is rare, but because it has the correct scientific concepts applied and that it works.
Otherwise, I would buy a cheap static cast.
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Gil & Max I beilieve you have the best edition of that engine out there. The last one sold this summer without a dynamo for 6,000 Euro plus 22% auction house commission.
Thanks, Joe.  Would you have a link to that auction?
 
Gil
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Posted: 9:30 AM - Oct 15, 2013
steamtoys
Gill: Quite sure this is what you need if so I have one that can be used as a pattern. May have someone to make a couple!!
Ron

 
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Posted: 10:20 AM - Oct 15, 2013
Steam Den
Thanks, Joe. Would you have a link to that auction?
 
Gil
 
Here is the one I am talking about, no dynamo and sold in Germany for 6000 Euro this summer + 22% auction house commission.
 
http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/172 ... ine-415811
 
 
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Posted: 10:35 AM - Oct 15, 2013
redryder
Steam Den:982587 wrote:Thanks, Joe. Would you have a link to that auction?
 
Gil
Here is the one I am talking about, no dynamo and sold in Germany for 6000 Euro this summer + 22% auction house commission.
 
http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/172 ... ine-415811
 

 

 
Thanks again, Joe! I fixed my post above to reflect your name correctly.
 
Gil
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Posted: 12:09 PM - Oct 15, 2013
SteamerJ
:love:  :love:   That is awesome and I look forward to seeing it running! A great addition for the office of steam.
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Posted: 12:56 PM - Oct 15, 2013
redryder
steamtoys:982579 wrote:Gill: Quite sure this is what you need if so I have one that can be used as a pattern. May have someone to make a couple!!
Ron
 
 
Ron, thank you. It looks like Maxwell and I will both need the glass guard.
I will be in touch after it arrives.
 
Gil
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Posted: 5:07 PM - Oct 15, 2013
benchmark
Wow Gil, this plant is just marvelous. An engine that commands respect and interest worldwide. I am looking forward to a video .
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