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Title: Re: Some Parken History
Post by: Stoker on October 11, 2020, 08:27:36 pm
That's very interesting Jim .... I've found it is often very worthwhile contacting original sources if you're looking to learn a thing or three.

Sounds like you've done just that!!!
Title: Re: Some Parken History
Post by: Jim on October 11, 2020, 06:18:39 pm
I just got off the phone from a terrific chat with Michael Haussegger (“Pardy” Haussegger's son) and they are making the Parken steam engine again, a run of around 100.

He told me lots of history about his father, the company and how his Dad used to sell them. I have his email address now and will be sending him some info through the day and when I find out more I'll post it up.
Title: Re: Some Parken History
Post by: Nick on October 11, 2020, 09:50:06 am
Very cool Jim, a Parken is way up at the top of my want list... Really like the color of them
Title: Re: Some Parken History
Post by: classixs on October 11, 2020, 02:12:13 am
Neat find Jim, thanks for sharing  :)

Pretty impressed by the drill, but not all that much new concerning Parken toy steam, eventhough it does surprise me quite a bit, to hear that they still make and sell the engine...according to the blogger.

Should other as i be slightly impaired, when it comes to aussie steam, Tony´s websites here is where i usually dig out my info:
https://www.freewebs.com/ozsteam/parken.htm
Title: Some Parken History
Post by: Jim on October 11, 2020, 01:52:28 am
Some Parken History

https://www.luckensmeyer.com.au/parken-drill-press/?fbclid=IwAR0uHFh4LNQHu170gfBNN2E8dtnwZ2h4FBKFNHkCD7q0TzM83AbJKFx4hkE