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« on: June 20, 2020, 10:37:41 am »
Just finished a cosmetic restoration of this large model engine but know nothing about it except that it's old (but now with a new wooden base). Any thoughts? For reference the heavy brass flywheel is 14 in. (35 cm) diameter. The columns of the crosshead guide are topped with oilers which allow oil to seep onto the uprights through tiny holes.

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« Reply #1 on: June 20, 2020, 04:40:35 pm »
Wow Brent, that is lovely (& large) steam engine & rings many of my bells. that beauty runs very true & with elegance...very nice job on that Sir.
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« Reply #2 on: June 20, 2020, 06:30:19 pm »
Beautiful very old engine Brent.

Runs like a Swiss Watch.

Thank you for posting the video.
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« Reply #3 on: June 20, 2020, 07:59:40 pm »
Thanks for the video Brent, a very nice engine  8)
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« Reply #4 on: June 22, 2020, 06:47:55 am »
This one's not really my cup of tea but thanks for your comments.
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« Reply #5 on: June 22, 2020, 07:53:25 am »
Nice work, Brent! It runs great as well.
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« Reply #6 on: June 22, 2020, 09:20:20 am »
Never seen one quite like that, but think it to be exceptional. Couldn't be any smoother in operation, well done on that restoration!
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Re: unknown British? table engine
« Reply #7 on: June 25, 2020, 06:48:12 am »
That is an impressive engine, nice restoration too.
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« Reply #8 on: June 25, 2020, 10:13:55 pm »
Quote from: parallelmotion on June 22, 2020, 06:47:55 am
This one's not really my cup of tea but thanks for your comments.

Whats  not to like about it ??

It has parallels and motion ?

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« Reply #9 on: June 26, 2020, 12:08:36 pm »
Yes but no Watt's parallel motion like my favorite beam engines.
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« Reply #10 on: June 26, 2020, 01:13:56 pm »
Quote from: parallelmotion on June 26, 2020, 12:08:36 pm
Yes but no Watt's parallel motion like my favorite beam engines.

My favorite too! 🤠
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