This Empire engine is nearly NOS, not one leak anywhere and the sight glass is clear as a bell. The only two issues is a small dent on the backside of the boiler and the whistle leaver was bent straight up. I assume this happened because the whistle shaft was froze. I had to take it apart and soak it in "Free All" spray and I still had to tap it a few times with my mallet! I put it all back together and carefully bent the leaver back into place (sadly the metal is getting stressed).
I only worked on the whistle and gave her some well needed oil... what a stellar looking & running Empire steam engine! This Empire is a newer engine as it is stamped "UL" and has "tamper proof" screws underneath the base for the heater blanket. The power cord I believe is original to the engine is also listed as "UL" and has a more modern look/feel (not cloth).
https://youtu.be/iE2a9GIMNrE
Some static photos after doing a little polishing :-)