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Here is a group photo of my Empire Collection.  These are the nearly all the major model numbers from Empire.  From Don Stilson's book everything, except the B-41 display, is here in this photo (minus variations of early models).  There are duplicate model numbers but they are major variations, like the B-43's with or without pump/reversing lever.  Or long or short boiler versions.

Missing:
B-39 owned by @crazydoug
B-41 Display - at least two reproductions made by @St Paul Steam & one owned by @txlabman
B-50 Empire Workshop, includes & B-46 Engine running a Grinder/Polisher No.51, & Saw No. 52.  Owned by @Nick, @txlabman, @crazydoug & @maxwell
- Owned by @txlabman, hasn't demoed it yet - its a mystery model

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Not sure what is more impressive? That collection? Or how fast you have collected it all!

Well Done!!

I think my new photo should replace my photo that is being used now for the forum banner!  My new one more better  LOL

Just awesome - wow
congrats
Arnold

Quote from: RichSteamTx on January 03, 2025, 12:23:49 pm

I think my new photo should replace my photo that is being used now for the forum banner!  My new one more better  LOL

Seems like a good idea to me 

By the way, I see you have the windlass and variable speed transmission… Did you know the variable speed transmission came in both a big and small base? I did not, but now have both 

YAY - I think it looks much better than my old photo - I am again very honored to have my collection on the top banner of the forums!

I didn't know / realize there were two size versions of the variable speed transmission, I'd love to see photos of yours.

I’ll have to find them first!    I believe it’s just the red base itself that is different in size, everything else the same parts.

I see each of them sold on eBay recently, one small and one large.  The small one (which I don't have) has less transmission gears!  The small one that sold only had one bidder and got a fair deal on it.  Now I'll be on the look out for the "small" version - thank you for pointing that out to me (kind of LOL)!

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When I repeat a model number, it needs to be pretty different now days.  The small base with less gears qualifies as "I need it" - Ha!

I updated my previous post with some eBay photos....

Edit, added new shot - engines are dusted, better lighting, and that corner of the picture frame is removed.

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I think what I have is called "OCD"  hahahahahah