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The Regular Stuff: Chat, Buy, Sell, Off Topic, etc. => General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals => Topic started by: SEUSA on November 27, 2019, 04:49:57 am

Title: Re: Empire B-42 Steam Engine. The rare twin boiler engine.
Post by: Brad on February 13, 2021, 03:06:48 pm

I bought the B-42 with the black box attached to the rear. that is if that is the engine that was in the Florida auction. I would sure like to know if there is another with a box. The black box contained nothing, but does look to be of the same age as the engine, with very old screws and a very good fit. I have no idea what it was for. The engine base is original paint. I did strip the cylinders down and repaint them red. But I did not see any traces of red paint under the black. If you have any questions, just ask. It does run beautifully. Brad

Title: Re: Empire B-42 Steam Engine. The rare twin boiler engine.
Post by: Tadfafty on August 16, 2020, 02:28:24 pm

Two separate engine systems except they have crankshafts attached?

Title: Re: Empire B-42 Steam Engine. The rare twin boiler engine.
Post by: komet163b on August 16, 2020, 10:47:34 am

  Beautiful work.  My work falls under the category
of 'clean-it-up', fix-it-up, and steam-it-up.
I haven't tried any 'paint' restorations yet.

Happy steaming,
Wayne

Title: Re: Empire B-42 Steam Engine. The rare twin boiler engine.
Post by: Empire man 202 on August 15, 2020, 07:07:47 pm

That was it when I got it

Title: Re: Empire B-42 Steam Engine. The rare twin boiler engine.
Post by: Empire man 202 on August 15, 2020, 07:01:48 pm

Side shot

Title: Re: Empire B-42 Steam Engine. The rare twin boiler engine.
Post by: Empire man 202 on August 15, 2020, 06:57:30 pm

Hey Wayne that's one of my sweethearts 

Title: Re: Empire B-42 Steam Engine. The rare twin boiler engine.
Post by: Empire man 202 on August 15, 2020, 06:28:02 pm

Yep it will go high .I have a friend that's been after one of mine for about  ten years with no luck . He said he was gonna get it at all cost I told hem he is crazy but if he gets it I want to know what that box is all about

Title: Re: Empire B-42 Steam Engine. The rare twin boiler engine.
Post by: komet163b on August 15, 2020, 06:01:04 pm

Empire Man.....thanks on that one.
I would like to see what that bustle is about
but the ante will probably be too much.
Maybe whoever buys it will put up some
good pix on one of the steam forums.

Wayne

Title: Re: Empire B-42 Steam Engine. The rare twin boiler engine.
Post by: Empire man 202 on August 15, 2020, 02:47:05 pm

Have no idea on that black box its not original I looked at it close last night . What ever the box is I cant see what purpose it would serve I have never saw that before I have four B-42s and have collecting Empires for a long time . But it is a nice engine .  Good luck on the auction.

Title: Re: Empire B-42 Steam Engine. The rare twin boiler engine.
Post by: komet163b on August 15, 2020, 12:07:13 pm

Great engine, nice save on binding problem.
This model engine is on my list.

I have my eye on one that has an
odd 'bustle' attached to it.  Does
anyone have any info on this?
It also looks to be repainted.

I've added a photo.

Thanks,
Wayne

Title: Re: Empire B-42 Steam Engine. The rare twin boiler engine.
Post by: Empire man 202 on August 14, 2020, 09:03:37 pm

Very nice  Love those Empires

Title: Re: Empire B-42 Steam Engine. The rare twin boiler engine.
Post by: SEUSA on November 27, 2019, 07:19:30 am

Thanks Bruce and Gil.
Yes, I just had to keep working with it and she is running very nicely now.
Great little engine. I feel pretty fortunate to have acquired it.

Title: Re: Empire B-42 Steam Engine. The rare twin boiler engine.
Post by: RedRyder on November 27, 2019, 06:19:31 am

Nice work, Jack. Now it is running great...!!

Title: Re: Empire B-42 Steam Engine. The rare twin boiler engine.
Post by: St Paul Steam on November 27, 2019, 06:14:10 am

Nice acquisition there Jack, these are on the rare side & were expensive when new (probably why they're so rare) you got her running, congratulations .

Title: Empire B-42 Steam Engine. The rare twin boiler engine.
Post by: SEUSA on November 27, 2019, 04:49:57 am

https://youtu.be/6JTr57585jQ