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parallelmotion

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Not a model or a toy but...
« on: August 08, 2020, 07:10:14 pm »
I thought you would like to see this one. It was said to have come from an ice cream shop in the northern Kentucky/Cincinnati area. Appears to be from the mid-1800s but unmarked and maker unknown. The engine's outboard crank would have operated a small pump (now missing) mounted directly below it on the engine's base. Most of the exposed parts were nickel plated indicating the machine was made as much for show as for work. Steam was controlled by the governor by means of a rotary valve shown in the video.




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Re: Not a model or a toy but...
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2020, 07:30:54 pm »
That's very nice. Is it yours?
Bob

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Re: Not a model or a toy but...
« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2020, 07:35:09 pm »
Thanks Bob. Yes, it's mine; came to me from a good friend (now 93) about a year ago.

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Re: Not a model or a toy but...
« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2020, 08:19:35 pm »
what's not to love about that Brent...soooo nice , a rarity for sure, thanks for letting us view this beauty .
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Re: Not a model or a toy but...
« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2020, 08:30:42 pm »
Jeez that is nice.  Smooth and quiet.

The flywheel is exquisite.
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Re: Not a model or a toy but...
« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2020, 10:37:51 pm »
What a great engine.
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Re: Not a model or a toy but...
« Reply #6 on: August 09, 2020, 08:02:27 am »
That is wonderful!
Made to do real work.
Your nose is before your eyes, so trust it first!

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Re: Not a model or a toy but...
« Reply #7 on: August 11, 2020, 06:52:58 am »
Thanks for your comments. Need to make a pump for it.

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Re: Not a model or a toy but...
« Reply #8 on: August 11, 2020, 09:27:34 am »
Brent, it looks and runs great.... Nice work...!!!


It may have powered a freezer for some of the best tasting ice cream anywhere!


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Re: Not a model or a toy but...
« Reply #9 on: August 11, 2020, 01:33:39 pm »
I like the paint.
If I had the storage space... And the money... I'd have a few more engines.

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Re: Not a model or a toy but...
« Reply #10 on: August 11, 2020, 11:41:21 pm »
Awesome Brent.