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Fleischmann 122/3 steam engine, Temple of Steam #1 engine
« on: October 01, 2022, 03:16:17 pm »
Hello fellow steamers, I consider myself very fortunate to have been given the privilege of being the next caretaker of this Fleischmann 122/3 steam engine. this was the very 1st steam engine that Roger G. aka "IndianaRog" received as a 10 yr. old boy in 1962, it is in very good condition including the box, burner tray & funnel.


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Re: Fleischmann 122/3 steam engine, Temple of Steam #1 engine
« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2022, 03:50:34 pm »
Two happy fellows and a nice story
the Fleischmann has still an excellent condition.
Congrats, Arnold ;D
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Re: Fleischmann 122/3 steam engine, Temple of Steam #1 engine
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2022, 05:21:11 am »
Knowing the history of an engine adds a lot to the fun...

Thanks for sharing this!
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« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2022, 08:24:22 am »
Very well done, Rog and Bruce!

Really nice to see the further preservation a well loved well cared for piece of of history. 

I believe this Fleischmann the first fire in the flame that many years later would launch IndianaRog's Temple of Steam.

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« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2022, 08:43:00 am »
That is one engine I never thought would leave the Temple!  :o  :o

Great picture of you two!
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« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2022, 09:01:45 am »
Beautiful engine and a nice transfer to its new owner. I wish I still had my first small oscilalator from ca. 1960 but it's long gone.
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« Reply #6 on: October 03, 2022, 01:53:15 pm »
Quote from: Nick on October 03, 2022, 08:43:00 am
That is one engine I never thought would leave the Temple!  :o  :o

Great picture of you two!
Thanks Nick , I waited nearly a year before receiving it ,also with the condition that Rog write a provenance letter with it & that he could reclaim it at anytime. 😊
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« Reply #7 on: October 03, 2022, 04:22:34 pm »
Bruce, I wouldn't have let it go to anyone else...glad it has a new home for the next 60 years!

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« Reply #8 on: October 03, 2022, 05:31:17 pm »
Wonderful!
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« Reply #9 on: October 03, 2022, 07:44:00 pm »
Quote from: IndianaRog on October 03, 2022, 04:22:34 pm
Bruce, I wouldn't have let it go to anyone else...glad it has a new home for the next 60 years!

Rog
If I live (another) 60 years...I'm not likely to know my name anymore lol.
I will cherish it & thanks again for trusting me with it. 😊
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« Reply #10 on: November 01, 2022, 08:26:06 pm »
Like Nick, I can not believe Roger let that out of The Temple. Heck, I still have all of my Hot Wheels
from when I was ten. Roger knows that you'll take good care of it. Congrats.
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« Reply #11 on: November 02, 2022, 10:41:03 am »
Quote from: Woe is me on November 01, 2022, 08:26:06 pm
Like Nick, I can not believe Roger let that out of The Temple. Heck, I still have all of my Hot Wheels
from when I was ten. Roger knows that you'll take good care of it. Congrats.

I'm pushing 72 now and like it or not one begins to think of the end and what will happen to all the collector "stuff" when I check out.  I have instructed the kids on what is dollar valuable and what is more sentimental.  Problem is the sentimental stuff will likely go to an auction house or Goodwill...the Fleischmann 122/3 though sentimental to me, won't carry much weight when I am gone.  Enter buddy Bruce who will care for it in my place! 

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Re: Fleischmann 122/3 steam engine, Temple of Steam #1 engine
« Reply #12 on: November 02, 2022, 01:29:29 pm »
Quote from: IndianaRog on November 02, 2022, 10:41:03 am
Quote from: Woe is me on November 01, 2022, 08:26:06 pm
Like Nick, I can not believe Roger let that out of The Temple. Heck, I still have all of my Hot Wheels
from when I was ten. Roger knows that you'll take good care of it. Congrats.

I'm pushing 72 now and like it or not one begins to think of the end and what will happen to all the collector "stuff" when I check out.  I have instructed the kids on what is dollar valuable and what is more sentimental.  Problem is the sentimental stuff will likely go to an auction house or Goodwill...the Fleischmann 122/3 though sentimental to me, won't carry much weight when I am gone.  Enter buddy Bruce who will care for it in my place! 

Rog
"Enter buddy Bruce who will care for it in my place! "
I certainly will Sir. 😉😊
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