Märklin 4137/7 needed a lot of help

• Märklin 4137/7 needed a lot of help
  Posted by tenniV11 on 03 Nov, 2020 06:49
• Hi Steamers, got a Märklin 4137 (Ebay) in bad condition. First I thought the Boiler is okay - but it was overheated and I had to do several
  repairs. Specially the waterlevel had bad threads. Most of the parts were missing and I had to make them from scratch. The original
  Märklin thread is 7,8 mm with 0,8 mm pitch. With my Lathe it was easy to make this precisely. Only the steampipe gave 1 Day of work.
  The Handles are made from real Ebony. This wood is extremely hard and brittle. The Boiler House has these very nice "Cathedrale-Windows"
  (8 on ea. Side) The Rust was removed very softly to keep the patina. After all I am happy with the result of the rebirth...
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6w88eqjRZ4
  
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• #1 Reply
  Posted by Hero on 03 Nov, 2020 07:15
• Your patience and effort have been well-rewarded.
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• #2 Reply
  Posted by St Paul Steam on 03 Nov, 2020 07:48
• You  must be pleased with the outcome  , it looks (now) as if its always been kept in good condition,  another fine steam plant saved 😄 & runs like a "Swiss" watch.
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• #3 Reply
  Posted by Nick on 03 Nov, 2020 07:48
• You sure saved that one    Very nice work
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• #4 Reply
  Posted by yussufhippo on 03 Nov, 2020 12:45
• Congratulations!
  A very professional restoration! I wish I had only half of your skills and expertise...
  
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• #5 Reply
  Posted by txlabman on 09 Nov, 2020 13:35
• A wonderful restoration.
  
  Really fine work on this one.
  
  Another rare engine saved!!!
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