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Captured a really big compound Marklin 4158/11 steam plant
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Posted: 7:19 AM - Oct 26, 2013
MrDuck
I don't say they don't serve a purpose but in olden days there was multiple standards for what pressure a toy steam engine would work under. The larger were adapted for about 2 Bar whilst the smallest were for 1 Bar.
 
I regard it much as a technical finesse attributed the most advanced models for aesthetic rather than, not excluding, technical reasons.
 
Of course it should be there if it was and preferrably in working condition
 
(I reiterrate that I make good use of them whence there.)
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Posted: 8:06 AM - Oct 26, 2013
redryder
MrDuck:986064 wrote:I don't say they don't serve a purpose but in olden days there was multiple standards for what pressure a toy steam engine would work under. The larger were adapted for about 2 Bar whilst the smallest were for
1 Bar.
 
I regard it much as a technical finesse attributed the most advanced models for aesthetic rather than, not excluding, technical reasons.
 
Of course it should be there if it was and preferably in working condition
 
(I reiterrate that I make good use of them whence there.) I do the same. I have even acquired a couple gauges for engines that don't have them like with most of my Jensens.
 
I should add that from a pure safety standpoint, I agree that given a machine with a safety valve that releases at 10-25 psi, yes you can be safe without a gauge and yes it is a bit more interesting with the gauge. Even the Wilesco pressure gauges that are actually thermometers look the part, have functionality, and are watched.
 
Gil
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Posted: 11:50 AM - Oct 26, 2013
redryder
Here's what we have been waiting for.......
 
The video of the.....
 
Marklin 4158/11 first live steam test live from the Office of Steam.
 
I am happy to report it is using it's own original burner which I have fixed.
 
Enjoy,
 
         Gil
 

 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
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Posted: 12:00 PM - Oct 26, 2013
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Posted: 12:10 PM - Oct 26, 2013
Maxwell
Thanks Gil for posting the only video on the web that I know of that is showing a Marklin 4158/11 running under steam.  ________________________________________
Posted: 12:26 PM - Oct 26, 2013
Earlytimes
Sweet !!  Thanks for posting that...... Gil.
 
   Nice to see it under steam......  The burner was working great.
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Posted: 1:59 PM - Oct 26, 2013
SteamerJ
That's awesome Gil! That engine has the good solid build quality that is lacking in the 16051. Thanks for the video, it is a treat to watch.
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Posted: 2:43 PM - Oct 26, 2013
stenella
wonderful -  can't get over how well the dynamo seems to work too, even at low speeds!
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Posted: 7:14 PM - Oct 26, 2013
redryder
Maxwell:986158 wrote:Thanks Gil for posting the only video on the web that I know of that is showing a Marklin 4158/11 running under steam. I think you are right, Mike. I haven't found another on youtube yet.
 
Gil
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Posted: 4:32 AM - Oct 27, 2013
whistleman
good on ya Gil, she's a sweet runner and looker!
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[size=78%]redryder  [/size]
Thanks, Clinton!
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