Wilesco Boiler,Endcap became undone.

• Wilesco Boiler,Endcap became undone.
  Posted by Rob1962 on 11 Jan, 2026 09:50
• Unfortunately, my Wilesco 409 Boiler end cap undid itself, and this engine ran perfectly till now. Could this be repaired? If it could, I will be attending the Cabin Fever 2026 Show, and hopefully, someone here in the USA could offer some assistance and do a repair for a reasonable price.The engine is riveted together, so it would not be an easy task for me.If someone with experience is interested in making some $$ please let me know Video below.
  Thank you
  https://youtu.be/5-cRleXao2o
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  Posted by RedRyder on 11 Jan, 2026 14:50
• Hi Rob, I will be seeing you at Cabin Fever and I look forward to that.
  Unfortunately I am not the right person to fix your boiler. 
  
  If it were me I would get a new boiler. 
  Ministeam has them as does Matthias Brenner (station500 on eBay)
  
  https://www.ministeam.com/products/wilesco-01662?_pos=1&_psq=boiler+wilesco+d409&_ss=e&_v=1.0
  
  If you are set on a repair you should show it to Bruce (St Paul Steam) 
  He will be at Cabin Fever somewhere near me. He may be able to help.
  
  Gil
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  Posted by Rob1962 on 11 Jan, 2026 15:27
• Hello Gil, Nice to hear from you. Hope all is well. I will stop by and see you and your beautiful collection. I have purchased from Ministeam/Doug for many years, but for the last couple of years, his prices are a bit high. I even purchased across the pond and, even after shipping, received a better price. I never heard of Station 500 but will check it out. Safe travels. See you at the show.
  Robert.
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