Old Wilesco

• #15 Reply
  Posted by classixs on 13 May, 2021 05:36
• Some good news for once...
  
  The seller came through as promised, and the engine arrived EXTREMELY well packed yesterday, in the exact same condition as purchased...felt real good trying that for a change.
  
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• #16 Reply
  Posted by St Paul Steam on 13 May, 2021 07:11
• Wonderful, it looks Great Jan.
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• #17 Reply
  Posted by Woe is me on 13 May, 2021 08:08
• Definitely worth adding to the collection. Great shape, love it.
  Can't wait for the "Film at 11".
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• #18 Reply
  Posted by St Paul Steam on 13 May, 2021 09:30
• You technically have a "Wilesco" collection now 😆👍
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• #19 Reply
  Posted by Dampfopa on 13 May, 2021 09:31
• Hello Jan,
  
  now I am annoyed that I have not bid.
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• #20 Reply
  Posted by classixs on 13 May, 2021 10:04
• Quote from: St Paul Steam on 13 May, 2021 09:30

  You technically have a "Wilesco" collection now 😆👍
  

  I technically did before as well, just don´t pay them all that much attention
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• #21 Reply
  Posted by classixs on 13 May, 2021 10:12
• Quote from: Dampfopa on 13 May, 2021 09:31

  Hello Jan,
  
  now I am annoyed that I have not bid.
  

  Happy you didn´t, as you most likely wouldn´t have done much but serve the seller.
  I wanted this, which was reflected in the max-bid i typed in...but fortunately didn´t reach even closely.
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• #22 Reply
  Posted by classixs on 13 May, 2021 10:19
• Thanks guys, it is lovely 
  
  After getting the minor issues solved, with steamvalve and cylindervalve completely frozen in plaze from decades of inactivity, it was tested on air to ensure its running capability.
  Since the airtest was positive, i filled it up with water, and steamed it...expecting water spewing from both boilerends.
  Quite pleased to find that the rather serious looking dezinc on the boiler, appearently is clogged with lime or similar, as no leaks occured and it performed flawlessly.
  
  Will upload a movie at some point, as i did film the run, since it quite possibly will be the only one it gets here
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• #23 Reply
  Posted by Jim on 13 May, 2021 18:12
• That's great news that its arrived in good condition Jan.
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• #24 Reply
  Posted by St Paul Steam on 13 May, 2021 21:30
• Quote from: classixs on 13 May, 2021 10:04

  Quote from: St Paul Steam on 13 May, 2021 09:30

  You technically have a "Wilesco" collection now 😆👍
  

  I technically did before as well, just don´t pay them all that much attention
  

  My first engine was a Wilesco D22 (still have it) got turned on to Jensen's and they have been my mainstay ever since....BUT , I have found a new appreciation for them (Wilesco's) and believe they have earned a place on my shelves as well. And you my dear friend Jan have taught me quite a lot about them.
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• #25 Reply
  Posted by classixs on 14 May, 2021 04:49
• Bruce, i think we´ve gone through similar emotions when it comes to Wilesco
  
  They´re common thin tin toys, which seems "cheaply" built in certain areas compared to some others, but every brand has an Achilles heel somewhere.
  They´ve certainly earned their right to a place in history, if for nothing else, than being the most common "entry brand" worldwide during the last 50 years...at least.
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• #26 Reply
  Posted by classixs on 14 May, 2021 04:52
• Just put up a movie of each of my oldie testruns yesterday.
  
  First the D5 here:
  https://youtu.be/218ZLbz_j60
  
  ...and the D16 here:
  https://youtu.be/o10_xhDG3c0
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• #27 Reply
  Posted by St Paul Steam on 14 May, 2021 05:51
• She runs very nicely Jan, there are a few subtle differences that I'm starting to pick up on (thanks to you)
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• #28 Reply
  Posted by Dampfopa on 14 May, 2021 06:45
• Nice to see the machine running.
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• #29 Reply
  Posted by Nick on 14 May, 2021 22:13
• Thanks for the video Jan 
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