Office of Steam Forum for Model & Toy Steam Gas & Hot Air Engines
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: Dr.Rev.DelmarMacReady on May 02, 2019, 06:37:13 pm
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Neat model with the stairway Charlie, different from the later Weeden 43 that I'm used to 8)
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And you didn't help him lay all that track?!? ;) ;) :D
Did those Empires stay with Benny?
I don't do well at ground level Nick. So, no, I did not help him lay the track. But, the layout is magnificent.
Yes, the Empire engines stayed with Benny. I got a rare Weeden No. 43 in very nice condition and a Pericaud Press in exchange. Here is a link to the Weeden No. 43 from Frank's website: http://weedensteam.com/unique.html#43
I have been hunting one of these Weeden #43 for a while and this one is in great condition. It was missing the burner, but I already had the burner and so I have a complete one all original. I tested it on air last night and it runs great. Just needed new gaskets.
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Great stuff, must be so cool being able to meet up like that...
Thanks for sharing Benny !
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And you didn't help him lay all that track?!? ;) ;) :D
Did those Empires stay with Benny?
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We had a grand visit.
I only took one picture.
Benny’s Man Cave is so overwhelming. I was on sensory overload.
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I know the feeling! I have also neglected the camera during visits.
I am sure you had a great day when Charlie dropped in!
Gil
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Ya know, sadly I didn't think of a camera until he was gone...i was just enjoying the moment. I reckon i need to get better about taking pics.
I've been busy getting the trade goods ready for their moment in the limelight. I hope to be able to post some pics and whatnot by the weekend.
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good bloke that Charlie...heart of Gold.
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Yes, but where are the pictures and video ;)
Yes, mug shots are always nice to see :)
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Nice to read about a forum meetup.
Yes, but where are the pictures and video ;)
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Nice to read about a forum meetup.
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I knew he was headed your way, but not so soon... Many of us just had the great opportunity to spend the day (or two) with Charlie only 4 or 5 days ago in Michigan, He's a busy man! And as you say, one of the nicest people out there... hope to spend many more visits with him as well :)
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I had the pleasure to meet Charlie(aka txlabman) today, and to enjoy a few hours visiting. He's a genuinely nice fellow, and I had a blast shooting the breeze. He was passing through on another of his epic adventures, and was kind enough to while away a few hours here at the Chop Shop.
It was great to chat, and Charlie, being the gentleman he is, showed up with a gift-and a fine one at that. Thank you, Charlie.
We did some palavering, a bit of trading and back to the blacktop Charlie went, a puff of Steam and several Empire left in his wake...
Good to see you today, Charlie, come back anytime!