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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: eBay Commerce UK Ltd Confiscated My Engine
« Last post by RedRyder on September 05, 2026, 09:31:19 pm »
Ummm... It looks more like a Mamod Steam Wagon.

That said, this sort of woke bureaucratic silliness is just two times dumber than stupid!!!

Any chance that AI flagged it and killed the purchase for you?
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Wilesco D20 Black & White Special Edition Steam Engine
« Last post by Jim on September 05, 2026, 09:02:25 pm »
Quote from: pwalchak on September 04, 2026, 08:18:33 pm
Saw this on TV last night.  Gorgeous.  Reminds me of a Lincoln Town Car I saw once, "Black Tie Edition".  Interior was a beautiful black and white treatment.

Appreciated :)
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: eBay Commerce UK Ltd Confiscated My Engine
« Last post by Stoker on September 05, 2026, 08:06:20 pm »
Big Brother and the Woke New World Order!

Kids have been suspended from school for simply pointing a forefinger with their thumb sticking up!!

Sometimes being old isn't so bad, as I'd rather hate to be very young just now!!!
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General Discussion - Scale Model Gas Engines - Hit & Miss - Throttle Governed - Non-Compression – etc / Re: What fuel are you using?
« Last post by Stoker on September 05, 2026, 08:00:34 pm »
Don't get too locked into any regimen until you hear from Gil. He has vastly more experience running these little gems than do I, so it's certain he has some things figured out that I haven't even considered yet!!!
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / eBay Commerce UK Ltd Confiscated My Engine
« Last post by pwalchak on September 05, 2026, 07:49:32 pm »
I bought this custom-painted Wilesco Steam Wagon with a matching towable field piece.  I just got an email from eBay Commerce UK Ltd saying that my purchase price was refunded.  Curious, I looked for any messages in eBay and found one:

Dear Paul,

We are writing to inform you that your recent purchase through the Global Shipping Program from [vintagehoneypots] cannot be completed.

The item in question has been deemed restricted. This could be due to import/shipping restrictions or eligibility requirements within the Global Shipping Program. The item will not be shipped to you nor returned to your seller.

This sucks more for the seller than for me.  At least I got my money back, but the engine isn't being returned to the seller either. 

All I can figure is some bureaucrat saw the miniature cannon and decided it was somehow a lethal weapon, which is outrageous.  There are many clues such as no firing mechanism and a muzzle which is far to thin to withstand a powder charge, which indicate there is no way it could be considered lethal.  There were no fuel blocks (you know what I mean) or anything else that could set off alarm bells.

Has anyone else experienced something like this?

Paul
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General Discussion - Scale Model Gas Engines - Hit & Miss - Throttle Governed - Non-Compression – etc / Re: What fuel are you using?
« Last post by SteamerJ on September 05, 2026, 04:53:24 pm »
Thanks Stoker. That is what I was leaning toward. I’m a complete novice at these and wanted everyone’s opinions.
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General Discussion - Scale Model Gas Engines - Hit & Miss - Throttle Governed - Non-Compression – etc / Re: What fuel are you using?
« Last post by Stoker on September 05, 2026, 04:11:59 pm »
Mostly, I use Coleman Camp Fuel (White Gas) with a 20:1 - 40:1 mix with Marvel Mystery Oil!

Obviously, I don't feel that the mix ratio is super critical, but the engine will tell you if it is or isn't getting enough. I like to see just a bit of oil in the exhaust, not a whole messy lot of it. Different engines do seem to prefer different ratios, at least in my experience!
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General Discussion - Scale Model Gas Engines - Hit & Miss - Throttle Governed - Non-Compression – etc / What fuel are you using?
« Last post by SteamerJ on September 05, 2026, 03:28:15 pm »
I just ordered an OKMO B01 and B02 today. My birthday was in July and I couldn’t think of anything I wanted at the time. After seeing the videos of the miniature hit & miss engines and decided it was time to get a couple. I’m wondering what most people use for fuel and what oil mix. Any suggestions will be appreciated.
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Wilesco Identification
« Last post by RedRyder on September 05, 2026, 08:06:06 am »
Thank you. I have learned something today.

I always thought a 4th port would be for a manometer.

Gil
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Wilesco Identification
« Last post by tenniV11 on September 05, 2026, 07:03:28 am »
This was a failure production ca. 1960 - you may contact:

https://www.stefans-oldsmoky.com/sammlung/station%C3%A4r-stationary/

Under collection you will find your D 10 with double safety valve

I guess these are rare,
Arnold [ Guests cannot view attachments ]
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