The condition of that engine is absolutely amazing! Especially considering it's 85 years old. I wonder if it was ever fired.
I’m sure it was fired at least a few times. The ceramic insert heater does show signs of use. I was absolutely amazed that there are no lime deposits in the boiler. The sight glass was clean too. It’s just amazing how nice the nickel is on this engine. I have others that I thought were pretty nice until I got this one. Lol