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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: Woe is me on February 10, 2021, 10:10:34 pm
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Best website I know for these lists your model as the 456/1, while I have the next smaller model which is listed as a 456/0, as seen here:
http://johno.myiglou.com/falk.html
The number cast into the base may not be the actual model number, but perhaps only the casting pattern number.
Here's my little gem:
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It came to me with a plastic sight "glass" that was badly deformed, a missing blow-down valve handle, and without the original burner. Other than those issues and some flaking paint, she's a beauty and runs really well. Gas burners give throttle capability that the steam line lacks, so if you don't like your mushroom burner, go to gas.
That is a beauty Stoker, the piston/cylinder appears to be the same as mine but looks larger on a slightly smaller boiler. Your exhaust pipe is as it should be, pointing up. I just wish more engines had am adjustable steam valve.
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Haha, well if you’re basement is cold and not heated like mine it would probably work inside too
Well heck Nick , you can just steam it in the cupboard and get the same results ...🤣
Tried it, was dark, I didn’t fit very well (got a neck cramp) and then the shelf broke 😂
Lol....😂👍
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You alright?
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Haha, well if you’re basement is cold and not heated like mine it would probably work inside too
Well heck Nick , you can just steam it in the cupboard and get the same results ...🤣
Tried it, was dark, I didn’t fit very well (got a neck cramp) and then the shelf broke 😂
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Haha, well if you’re basement is cold and not heated like mine it would probably work inside too
Well heck Nick , you can just steam it in the cupboard and get the same results ...🤣
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Haha, well if you’re basement is cold and not heated like mine it would probably work inside too
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I would be happy with your exhaust to the chimney, a feature they should have had when new and your’s looks nice enough to be factory done.
Would be neat to see it out in the cold puffing steam through that spark arrestor 8)
You mean OUTSIDE?
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I would be happy with your exhaust to the chimney, a feature they should have had when new and your’s looks nice enough to be factory done.
Would be neat to see it out in the cold puffing steam through that spark arrestor 8)
You must have meant "forming ice in the screen of that spark arrestor"?!?!
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I would be happy with your exhaust to the chimney, a feature they should have had when new and your’s looks nice enough to be factory done.
Would be neat to see it out in the cold puffing steam through that spark arrestor 8)
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Best website I know for these lists your model as the 456/1, while I have the next smaller model which is listed as a 456/0, as seen here:
http://johno.myiglou.com/falk.html
The number cast into the base may not be the actual model number, but perhaps only the casting pattern number.
Here's my little gem:
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It came to me with a plastic sight "glass" that was badly deformed, a missing blow-down valve handle, and without the original burner. Other than those issues and some flaking paint, she's a beauty and runs really well. Gas burners give throttle capability that the steam line lacks, so if you don't like your mushroom burner, go to gas.
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That's very nice Tommy!
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Thanks everyone, I've been looking on line all night and today, have not seen one with this exhaust.
They also the chimney with the decorative ring towards the bottom, rats. Those carbureted burners
throw a flame, wow, nice colors too.
This is a Falk 491, see pics.
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Yes - it is a Josef Falk Mod. 456 and the exhaust is not original
but a very good and useful solution - perfect improvement - also the
chimney is a little bit different at the bottom. yussufhippo has an
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These are great engines and smooth runners...
Looking forward to seeing more of it!
The exhaust pipe to the chimney is not original, imho.
Would it have had an exhaust more like this? I agree with Bruce that if it’s been added, it is very neatly done
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Nice one! Waiting for the video.
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Ooooh , I like everything about that Tommy , the gears diving the water pump, the heavy connecting rod ,the bearing caps & screws. cant wait to see it run. if the exhaust running to the chimney is not original...then they sure did a mighty fine job of it !
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These are great engines and smooth runners...
Looking forward to seeing more of it!
The exhaust pipe to the chimney is not original, imho.
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Very nice "Dampfmaschine" - this one would also like
to stand in my home! Excellent and complete - thats rare
awaiting a steam test ;D
Congrats Arnold
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Oooohhh!!! You’ve done well with that purchase!!! 8) 8) I like!!
Look at that chunky flywheel 8)
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Been working on the Carette all this time. It's like a game show, weakest link. You think you got it,
pressure is building, camera's ready, now what's making a mess. Abort! Abort! Abort!. Who's at the door?
The mailman and just in time, let's see what's here.
A clue!
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The cleaning started.
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I can see why no one cares for these, too hot.
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I think it's a Falk, video soon. Fingers are crossed.