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Re: Restoring a Doll Vertical Steam Engine
« Reply #45 on: December 06, 2023, 08:55:23 am »

Brilliant.

No leaks and runs like a swiss watch....silky smooth.

Thank you for a great restoration thread!

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Re: Restoring a Doll Vertical Steam Engine
« Reply #46 on: December 06, 2023, 11:57:52 am »
Paula, you have tastefully revived that old steamer...very nicely done and it runs so well.  Congrats.

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Re: Restoring a Doll Vertical Steam Engine
« Reply #47 on: December 06, 2023, 12:46:41 pm »
Thanks everyone for the great feedback!

I’m really glad you kept this one as original looking as possible...

Agreed. Cosmetically, this engine needed nothing more than a good cleaning and some light polishing. It seems like it was well used, but well taken care of. Shows its age, but no sign of abuse or neglect.

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Re: Restoring a Doll Vertical Steam Engine
« Reply #48 on: December 06, 2023, 07:20:50 pm »
Top notch work Paula. very nice conservation of a worthy steam plant, your skills are exquisite & it turned out to be a fine runner ( I knew it would) and an attractive plant.  well done !
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Re: Restoring a Doll Vertical Steam Engine
« Reply #49 on: December 07, 2023, 09:30:01 am »
Thanks Bruce. Coming from you, I consider that high praise!  :)


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