Hi Jan, you do really good collecting Wilesco's for not collecting them. I looked back to the beginning
of this post and noticed the differences between the 1st generation and the newer ones. Brass boiler, no
crosshead guide, smooth cylinder shroud, and a silver exhaust drip pan (not red). Those I noticed back
when you first started the post way back when.
Now when you put the first generation and the second end to end. Some thing else caught my eye so a
measurement of the screen says yes to what I see. Only you can confirm it.
Is the flywheel on the 2nd generation larger in diameter than on the 1st?
NICE!!!
I have a few of the older Wilesco engines as well, the D16 being among my favorites, but really nothing like a collection, though I still seem to prefer the Fleischmann engines of about the same era, of which I do have a modest assemblage.
I have always enjoyed firing up any Wilesco I own, though they are a pain to work on compared to Jensen & of lighter build quality.
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Is the flywheel on the 2nd generation larger in diameter than on the 1st?
Yes, the 2nd. Gen, flywheel is quite a bit larger in diameter.
1st. gen. approx. 2 3/4" and 2nd. gen approx. 3 1/16".
Very nice, Jan.
I am (also) no fan of Wilescos at all - but I like the non nickel-plated ones. The old cylinders are really nice!
