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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: model traction engine
« Last post by Inge on September 04, 2026, 09:43:00 am »
This engine came with the smallest working Crescent wrench that I have seen ... 2-1/2"  But it is die cast so one must be careful to not over stress it.
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Classifieds - For Sale / Re: Looking for BIX 013 for Mamod MSS locomotive preferably in USA
« Last post by algon on September 04, 2026, 12:05:28 am »
Thanks Nick, I've bought a few things from them but currently the shipping AND tariffs are more than I want to pay right now.
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: model traction engine
« Last post by Fullraceflathead on September 03, 2026, 11:40:23 am »
That's a beautiful engine glad to see it fell into good hands I would give my left nut to own that!!!
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: model traction engine
« Last post by Inge on September 03, 2026, 09:03:06 am »
I tried to add the video clip as an inline but that did not work.  You need to click on the movie link then the start button at the bottom of the post to see the video.
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: model traction engine
« Last post by Inge on September 03, 2026, 08:59:02 am »
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Further info - This engine was built by the late Harry Johnson who was a boiler maker for Fuel Economy Engineering in Minneapolis.  This engine features a cross head pump, hand pump,  feedwater heater, and working governor. Also attached is Harry's builders plate. This engine also has a proper clutch with in the flywheel.
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: model traction engine
« Last post by Stoker on September 03, 2026, 08:30:18 am »
That does look rather AMAZING!!!
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: model traction engine
« Last post by Nick on September 02, 2026, 11:03:58 pm »
Oh wow!! I love it!!
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Classifieds - For Sale / Re: Looking for BIX 013 for Mamod MSS locomotive preferably in USA
« Last post by Nick on September 02, 2026, 11:02:50 pm »
I’m in MN and always use Phil at Forest Classics for my Bix needs. His prices are good and he ships fast.
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Classifieds - For Sale / Re: Looking for BIX 013 for Mamod MSS locomotive preferably in USA
« Last post by Stoker on September 02, 2026, 10:22:42 pm »
I'd give MiniSteam a call anyway, as perhaps they are just needing a fire lit under them to get a reorder going?!?!
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Edgar Side steam engines inquiry
« Last post by TEC on September 02, 2026, 09:46:43 pm »
Quote from: parallelmotion on September 01, 2026, 07:29:31 pm
Found Bob Cutler's TEC website with his excellent article on early American makers. The "Holly" engines from the 1880s were nearly identical to Edgar Side's with exactly the same dimensions, but the maker of the Holly is unknown (Edgar Side?). Any other info greatly appreciated. Nothing on the site on Side except a photo of one of the engines.

Thanks.  I'm finally starting to work on part 2 of the series, which is on Buckman/Union Toy.

The wildcard is Ryder.  We know that Ryder produced at least one of these over-type engines, as we have an ad that matches the engine that @Nick owns. There's a picture of his engine in the in the article. Ryder was also selling parts for others to make engines.  It's possible he was buying parts as well.

A mismarked Ryder engine like Nick's just sold. 

https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/236027020_vintage-german-toy-steam-engine-vertical-boiler-flywheel-model-unbranded-antique-sun-prarie-wi
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