Post by: Dr.Rev.DelmarMacReady on December 18, 2019, 07:07:48 pm
I think you are correct...at least, I have 2 with the hole cast in the base and one has a nice tray as a reservoir for the pump.That is just a old Marklin-type tray not attached to the engine at all. There is a small leak on that end of the boiler and the tray catches the little bit of water that leaks out of the end cap, if that makes sense.
I was referring to your cast base having an opening where mine does not. This might have been to fit a tray to run water through the pump if the engine is equipped with one ? most don't have their trays but I think that's what the open base was for.
Post by: classixs on December 01, 2019, 04:56:57 am
Post by: Earlytimes on November 30, 2019, 03:28:04 pm
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Post by: Earlytimes on November 30, 2019, 03:25:06 pm
Post by: oilfield_steam on November 30, 2019, 02:57:17 pm
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Maybe give it a test on this thread.
Post by: Earlytimes on November 30, 2019, 02:18:46 pm
Post by: Earlytimes on November 30, 2019, 02:13:59 pm
That is just a old Marklin-type tray not attached to the engine at all. There is a small leak on that end of the boiler and the tray catches the little bit of water that leaks out of the end cap, if that makes sense.
I was referring to your cast base having an opening where mine does not. This might have been to fit a tray to run water through the pump if the engine is equipped with one ? most don't have their trays but I think that's what the open base was for.
Post by: Earlytimes on November 30, 2019, 02:07:03 pm
Very nice engine Bob, I believe the 143 F is just a casting number and I think you are right going with Schoenner, looks to be a 107/13 ;)
That model number sound right. There big engines in this style are really nice, one of my favorites.
Post by: oilfield_steam on November 30, 2019, 12:00:09 pm
Post by: Nick on November 30, 2019, 11:59:50 am
Post by: Earlytimes on November 30, 2019, 11:54:34 am
Hey there Bob.
I have a similar and have always thought it was a Falk 456/2 but really have nothing to go on. Mine is not as nice as yours but it runs nice.
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Nice engine.... The open base on yours was for a tray ? and thinking about it maybe for a reservoir for a pump on the engine ?
Post by: Stoker on November 30, 2019, 11:52:37 am
Pretty sure mine is a size or so smaller.
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Other photos available if you need them.
Hope this helps.
Post by: Earlytimes on November 30, 2019, 11:49:34 am
I have a similar engine that is a Schoenner with original Green Paint.
This is a very nice engine.
Love the base.
Have you steamed it?
Yes.... I've run it several times and it runs very well. It came from a great granddaughter of the original owner. I drove hours to get it.
Post by: txlabman on November 30, 2019, 11:13:16 am
This is a very nice engine.
Love the base.
Have you steamed it?
Post by: oilfield_steam on November 30, 2019, 11:11:07 am
I have a similar and have always thought it was a Falk 456/2 but really have nothing to go on. Mine is not as nice as yours but it runs nice.
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Post by: Earlytimes on November 30, 2019, 10:25:21 am
If I'm not mistaken Schoenner also made engines for Falk so this might be another explanation for these colors. Schoenner engines I've seen and owned are usually a deep brown with black and gold striping or shades of industrial green. Please correct me or ad any info if I'm off the mark. My research was only memory.
