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Vintage Doll & Co steam engine
« on: June 05, 2021, 08:47:16 pm »
I’ve acquired a vintage 1930s vintage Doll & Co steam engine. Unlike my various Wilesco steam engines, this one doesn’t have a sliding tray for solid fuel under the boiler. It’s round, has a wick, and looks like it holds a liquid. What kind of fuel goes in here? Kerosene or something similar?

Any advice would be appreciated!
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Re: Vintage Doll & Co steam engine
« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2021, 08:59:08 pm »
A picture of the burner would be helpful , but I'm guessing the fuel would be similar to denatured alcohol.
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Re: Vintage Doll & Co steam engine
« Reply #2 on: June 05, 2021, 11:57:44 pm »
Yes, denatured alcohol/methylated spirits (depending on what part of the world you’re in)
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Re: Vintage Doll & Co steam engine
« Reply #3 on: June 06, 2021, 03:26:22 am »
The Doll & Co. machines were, like all steam engines produced in Nuremberg in the 1920 - 1940 years, heated with methylated spirits. Can you show pictures of the machine here in the forum? You write that the machine has a round burner. I therefore assume that it is a small horizontal one or one of Doll's vertical machines.
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Re: Vintage Doll & Co steam engine
« Reply #4 on: June 06, 2021, 05:05:48 am »
Sorry for all the clutter. This is the machine and its tiny, round burner. Looks like something that would heat a fondue pot.
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Re: Vintage Doll & Co steam engine
« Reply #5 on: June 06, 2021, 05:07:05 am »
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Re: Vintage Doll & Co steam engine
« Reply #6 on: June 06, 2021, 06:31:34 am »
Hi,

Some info on your Doll..
I use 98% Alcohol for all my machines.


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Re: Vintage Doll & Co steam engine
« Reply #7 on: June 06, 2021, 06:48:41 am »
I agree with Maurice.

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Re: Vintage Doll & Co steam engine
« Reply #8 on: June 06, 2021, 02:03:07 pm »
Good to know, especially the information on the fuel. Any ideas where I might find a replacement whistle for it? The top is missing off mine.
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Re: Vintage Doll & Co steam engine
« Reply #9 on: June 06, 2021, 02:32:31 pm »
Hi

A food place for parts would be e-bay Germany.


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Re: Vintage Doll & Co steam engine
« Reply #10 on: June 07, 2021, 01:03:07 pm »
Hello,

the matching steam whistle for the small machine is just offered on ebay Germany.

https://www.ebay.de/itm/144003031763?hash=item21873fe2d3:g:8WUAAOSwFN9fgEie

The price is still within normal limits. The whistle should fit. You should measure the internal thread in the boiler of your machine as a precaution.

Information from the seller:

Pipe for Doll steam engine
Thread 5,1 mm
Height 4 cm


Shipping to Australia and USA is currently by sea

I have bought from this seller more often. He is absolutely trustworthy and correct.
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Re: Vintage Doll & Co steam engine
« Reply #11 on: June 07, 2021, 07:18:20 pm »
Exactly what I’m looking for!
I will have to translate it and see if they ship to faraway Canada.
Thank you, sir.
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Re: Vintage Doll & Co steam engine
« Reply #12 on: June 08, 2021, 12:14:47 am »
I bought from the seller many times. I believe her name is Jutta.
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« Reply #13 on: June 08, 2021, 12:21:08 pm »
Yes, her name is Jutta Wildmoser and she lives in a place near Munich, Bavaria. I am sure that she also sends the little pipe to "far far away" Canada. Costs only something and takes its time (shipping by sea).

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Re: Vintage Doll & Co steam engine
« Reply #14 on: June 08, 2021, 04:15:44 pm »
Hi,

 
Yes, Jutta is a very reliable and helpful seller, overseas is not an issue.
Not always cheap, but always good products !

I recommend this seller.


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Maurice.
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