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Builds, Repairs, Show Your Machines! => Collections & Pictures => Topic started by: classixs on July 10, 2020, 08:55:55 am

Title: Re: Weeden 44
Post by: Jim on July 21, 2020, 09:56:13 pm
Nice addition Jan
Title: Re: Weeden 44
Post by: txlabman on July 21, 2020, 01:35:09 pm
Quote from: classixs on July 10, 2020, 12:58:14 pm
Thanks guys  :)


Charlie, i am not that much of a Weeden fan, but there just seems to be exceptions to every rule, doesnīt there?
The wooden bases, and the clear red colour combined with chrome, just drew me towards the National Playthings era 43/44 models, which both now is well represented here.
The other two of interest, would be the slightly older and much more sturdy looking, "Empire knock-off" models 670 and 672.

Interesting.  I have very nice examples of the 670 and 672, but not a 44.  I will continue to search for a nice one.

I never thought of the 670 and 672 being Empire Knock Offs.  But, they sure do look like a bit of IP theft. 
Title: Re: Weeden 44
Post by: Tadfafty on July 11, 2020, 08:22:44 pm
It has a great sheen.
Title: Re: Weeden 44
Post by: Steam Technology on July 11, 2020, 01:49:46 am
Very nice engine.
Title: Re: Weeden 44
Post by: classixs on July 10, 2020, 12:58:14 pm
Thanks guys  :)


Charlie, i am not that much of a Weeden fan, but there just seems to be exceptions to every rule, doesnīt there?
The wooden bases, and the clear red colour combined with chrome, just drew me towards the National Playthings era 43/44 models, which both now is well represented here.
The other two of interest, would be the slightly older and much more sturdy looking, "Empire knock-off" models 670 and 672.
Title: Re: Weeden 44
Post by: txlabman on July 10, 2020, 12:12:36 pm
One that is still on my want list Jan.

A very nice example.  Congratulations!

What are the other two on your want list?
Title: Re: Weeden 44
Post by: Nick on July 10, 2020, 09:20:09 am
Nice one Jan, I miss my 44... looked good next my 43
Title: Re: Weeden 44
Post by: St Paul Steam on July 10, 2020, 09:06:50 am
that is a very nice condition engine Jan, and a beautiful Runner as well, nice score on that one. 😊
Title: Weeden 44
Post by: classixs on July 10, 2020, 08:55:55 am
Just received my second Weeden...and now is down to just 2 more of the brand to complete the very short Weeden wanted-list here  :)

Itīs a very nice Weeden 44, which is all complete and functional, besides a missing chimney (which i had to borrow from my 43 for the photo) and a few minor leaks here and there.

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A short shaky handheld movie of the testrun...my does that freewheeling governor make this a rattly runner:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3nJs2p0dUk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3nJs2p0dUk)