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Title: Re: Ernst Plank No. 374 Schiffsdampfmaschine
Post by: oilfield_steam on February 27, 2020, 08:49:19 pm

Charlie - what's the OD of the chimney flange?, ie what ID chimney base should we be on the watch for?

Title: Re: Ernst Plank No. 374 Schiffsdampfmaschine
Post by: parallelmotion on February 27, 2020, 05:12:49 pm

I have a Plank engine needing the same chimney; the current role is being played by a Bing chimney.

Title: Re: Ernst Plank No. 374 Schiffsdampfmaschine
Post by: txlabman on February 27, 2020, 11:20:20 am

Quote from: Nick on February 26, 2020, 07:04:41 pm

Here is a smooth, blued Ernst Plank chimney (but likely smaller than yours would be). I believe Danny has done posts on how to make this style...

To be honest, I wouldn't worry too much about it, your Märklin chimney looks good on there

(https://www.officeofsteamforum.com/gallery/officeofsteamforum/0/6-260220190257-640490.jpeg)

Thanks Nick.

The plan is to Steam It and Film it this afternoon.

Title: Re: Ernst Plank No. 374 Schiffsdampfmaschine
Post by: SeeSteam on February 26, 2020, 09:42:48 pm

Charlie that video is such a tease!
I agree I like the brick chimney.

Title: Re: Ernst Plank No. 374 Schiffsdampfmaschine
Post by: Nick on February 26, 2020, 07:04:41 pm

Here is a smooth, blued Ernst Plank chimney (but likely smaller than yours would be). I believe Danny has done posts on how to make this style...

To be honest, I wouldn't worry too much about it, your Märklin chimney looks good on there

(https://www.officeofsteamforum.com/gallery/officeofsteamforum/0/6-260220190257-640490.jpeg)

Title: Re: Ernst Plank No. 374 Schiffsdampfmaschine
Post by: Nick on February 26, 2020, 06:58:10 pm

Quote from: txlabman on February 26, 2020, 06:19:28 pm

Here is another one in far worse condition that sold for much more than I paid.

Wonder if this is the correct smokestack?  I am doubtful.

Burner is definitely not original.

https://www.liveauctioneers.com/en-gb/item/52210899_large-ernst-plank-stationary-steam-engine

I bid on that one! but needed too much work for the price...

Chimney does not look original, should be tapered.

Title: Re: Ernst Plank No. 374 Schiffsdampfmaschine
Post by: txlabman on February 26, 2020, 06:20:39 pm

Quote from: parallelmotion on February 26, 2020, 05:59:11 am

Still a beautiful engine--no big deal about the (Marklin) chimney. I missed one of these a while back. Good catch Charlie

Thanks Brent.

I am sure I will look for a long time to find the correct one.

Title: Re: Ernst Plank No. 374 Schiffsdampfmaschine
Post by: txlabman on February 26, 2020, 06:19:28 pm

Here is another one in far worse condition that sold for much more than I paid.

Wonder if this is the correct smokestack?  I am doubtful.

Burner is definitely not original.

https://www.liveauctioneers.com/en-gb/item/52210899_large-ernst-plank-stationary-steam-engine

Title: Re: Ernst Plank No. 374 Schiffsdampfmaschine
Post by: parallelmotion on February 26, 2020, 05:59:11 am

Still a beautiful engine--no big deal about the (Marklin) chimney. I missed one of these a while back. Good catch Charlie

Title: Re: Ernst Plank No. 374 Schiffsdampfmaschine
Post by: txlabman on February 26, 2020, 04:03:45 am

Thanks Scott, Bob and Nick.

The Chimney is a replacement per Brent. 😤

I hope to Steam it this week.

Title: Re: Ernst Plank No. 374 Schiffsdampfmaschine
Post by: Nick on February 25, 2020, 08:44:10 am

What an Awesome piece Charlie!! Definitely worth going for  ;)

Love the base and those chunky cylinders/beefy engine base  8) 8)

Title: Re: Ernst Plank No. 374 Schiffsdampfmaschine
Post by: Hero on February 25, 2020, 08:36:26 am

Save that second picture for an EOTM  submission!

Title: Re: Ernst Plank No. 374 Schiffsdampfmaschine
Post by: oilfield_steam on February 25, 2020, 07:26:58 am

What a beauty, Charlie. I really like the lithography.

Nice addition to your fine collection.

Title: Ernst Plank No. 374 Schiffsdampfmaschine
Post by: txlabman on February 25, 2020, 06:36:32 am

This is an Ernst Plank No. 374 Ships Engine circa 1925-1927.

An eBay buy from a seller in the Netherlands.

I definitely paid up for this one. But, IMHO it is in very excellent condition for a 90+ year old engine.

I have done nothing to it except giving it a good soaking in Ballistol.

It will be steamed soon and I will post another video.

https://youtu.be/FT77JvXlSng

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