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Regarding the sight glass repair...
I'd love to see a close-up photo of
a compete setup.  The upper and lower
ends are there (the lower is loose
but doesn't leak).  I will start to
look for a photo on my own but duties
call right now.  If you have one, great.

Thanks for the interest,
Wayne

For your viewing pleasure... the sight-glass end.

Hope you have an easy answer.

Wayne

I like the sound it makes ticking over. I don't think mine does it. Nice video, thanks for sharing.

Hi Wayne,

as I see it, the water level of your machine is missing the pressure plate and the water level tube. I didn't understand exactly what was loose at the bottom connection. It can't be the connection to the boiler or you wouldn't have been able to run the machine. Therefore, I suspect that it is the small plate through which the tube is passed and to which the pressure plate is screwed. Once the pressure plate is screwed down, the problem with the loose part will be solved. However, I could be wrong about this. It is difficult to make a statement if you do not have the machine in front of you. I have attached a few pictures as examples of Falk water levels. Also links to the places where they were found.

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https://historytoy.com/spielzeug-Dampfspielzeug-Liegende-Dampfmaschinen-Falk-J

https://www.stefans-oldsmoky.com/falk/falk-sammlung-collection/

Pressure plates are offered here in Germany so now and then on ebay. But maybe you have the possibility to make them yourself, or you know someone who can make something like that. You can also make the water level tube yourself. If you do not know how to do this, I am happy to send you instructions.

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Hi Wayne,
unfortunately I can't provide you with any more pictures. The pictures I sent you were taken exclusively from the websides whose link I posted. I do not have a single Falk machine myself. I exclusively collect Doll & Co. Steam engines. Since I often have to deal with missing or defective water level glasses when restoring my machines, I have acquired some knowledge in the field. Even if the water gauges of Falk and Doll differ externally, the principle is the same. I am sorry that I cannot help you at the moment. However, I will be glad to hear how your project is progressing. Often it is the almost hopeless things that really drive us. Simple can anyone!!

I see you have done a great job on your Weeden.Looks very good and runs great. I have no worries that the Falk will soon be just as shiny and running well.
Thanks for posting the video.👍👍

A beautiful 511/3 you have there Wayne. Nice video of the machine running. I own a 511/2 myself and my machine is still missing the original chimney. Your machine is listed in the Doll catalogs from 1929 and 1937. However, the production period can be further narrowed down if your machine still has a Doll sticker. If this sticker is green with red DC, then the production period is between 1929 and 1936/37. If the sticker is black with gold DC, then the production was between 1936/37 and 1939. An overview of all Doll machines can be found here:

http://www.fleischmann-toys.de

Have a nice day