Office of Steam Forum for Model & Toy Steam Gas & Hot Air Engines
The Regular Stuff: Chat, Buy, Sell, Off Topic, etc. => Classifieds - For Sale => Topic started by: Steamburns on April 22, 2024, 11:46:51 am
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No longer for sale.
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Yes, the oval base at the bottom, later model towards the end of their engines. Thank you, curiosity satisfied ;-)
Does this make it more or less sought after?
I suppose it depends on what you are tying to acquire in your collection. If I didn't have this one, I'd likely be making you a offer (we all like a good deal, right?). But if I was just trying to get a model or two, I'd likely be looking for a pre-50s Empire. I'd image most members here know I have a soft spot for Empires (and that's putting it lightly) and I nearly have the whole line of their Steam Engine/Accessory line. In my collection the later #43 is my least favorite as the quality and craftsmanship isn't near a pre-50s B-43 / B-30 / etc. That is just my opinion and that didn't stop me from getting a #43 like yours in my collection :-)
The #43 with UL Oval bottom (https://www.officeofsteamforum.com/ebay/empire-43-with-original-instructions-tag!) I have came with the Empire paper tag and it is only slightly in better shape (no dents) than yours.
That is cool!! It’s not that I dislike empire engines they’re just not my favorite. We all have favorites, I suppose. None the less they’re good engines and run good if they were taken care of.
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Yes, the oval base at the bottom, later model towards the end of their engines. Thank you, curiosity satisfied ;-)
Does this make it more or less sought after?
I suppose it depends on what you are tying to acquire in your collection. If I didn't have this one, I'd likely be making you a offer (we all like a good deal, right?). But if I was just trying to get a model or two, I'd likely be looking for a pre-50s Empire. I'd image most members here know I have a soft spot for Empires (and that's putting it lightly) and I nearly have the whole line of their Steam Engine/Accessory line. In my collection the later #43 is my least favorite as the quality and craftsmanship isn't near a pre-50s B-43 / B-30 / etc. That is just my opinion and that didn't stop me from getting a #43 like yours in my collection :-)
The #43 with UL Oval bottom (https://www.officeofsteamforum.com/ebay/empire-43-with-original-instructions-tag!) I have came with the Empire paper tag and it is only slightly in better shape (no dents) than yours.
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Yes, the oval base at the bottom, later model towards the end of their engines. Thank you, curiosity satisfied ;-)
Does this make it more or less sought after?
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Yes, the oval base at the bottom, later model towards the end of their engines. Thank you, curiosity satisfied ;-)
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Very clean #43 hope it goes to a good home!
Just wondering, is that a later one, with the oval UL cover on bottom side or still just the simple nuts keeping it together?
Does this help?
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Very clean #43 hope it goes to a good home!
Just wondering, is that a later one, with the oval UL cover on bottom side or still just the simple nuts keeping it together?
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I bought this on eBay a few months ago for $150 with shipping. It is in great condition and has no leaks, aside from the cylinder condensing water and spewing out as normal. Whistle is LOUD and fully functional.
I am not a fan of Empire engines. I am more of a Stuart, Doll, and Jensen guy. So I am using the funds from this engine for other stuff. I had fun with it but I’m going to sell ‘er.
Comes as is, with the cord included. Sight glass works and doesn’t leak either. Heats up FAST!
I figured I’d post it here before I list elsewhere.
Asking $150 which includes shipping. UPS ground will be shipping choice.
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