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Two early Ernst Plank engines running today
« on: March 11, 2024, 02:47:11 pm »
It's amazing to me how well some engines run after sitting for over a century.



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Re: Two early Ernst Plank engines running today
« Reply #1 on: March 11, 2024, 03:13:45 pm »
Awesome Brent.

Watching centenarian Ernst Plank engines give me wings.  8)
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Re: Two early Ernst Plank engines running today
« Reply #2 on: March 11, 2024, 03:16:27 pm »
A fine pair you've got there Brent!

I especially like the overhead lineshaft.
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Re: Two early Ernst Plank engines running today
« Reply #3 on: March 11, 2024, 04:07:31 pm »
Thanks Charlie. If only we could last so long.
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Re: Two early Ernst Plank engines running today
« Reply #4 on: March 11, 2024, 04:13:01 pm »
Quote from: parallelmotion on March 11, 2024, 04:07:31 pm
Thanks Charlie. If only we could last so long.

LOL.  ;D
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Re: Two early Ernst Plank engines running today
« Reply #5 on: March 11, 2024, 05:16:35 pm »
Some of us may last a century, but we’ll never be that good looking  :D
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Re: Two early Ernst Plank engines running today
« Reply #6 on: March 11, 2024, 05:17:17 pm »
That's a couple of dandies. That little guy sure putts down some power.
Almost got one this weekend until the seller pulled the rug out again.
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Re: Two early Ernst Plank engines running today
« Reply #7 on: March 11, 2024, 06:48:53 pm »
I always look forward to your postings Brent, this did not disappoint. Nice plants.😊
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Re: Two early Ernst Plank engines running today
« Reply #8 on: March 12, 2024, 05:21:27 am »
Very nice, Brent. The Plank engines have a lot of charm.
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