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German Märklin 16051
« on: February 02, 2021, 11:39:38 pm »
German Märklin 16051

Haven't run this for awhile and first time on gas.

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Re: German Märklin 16051
« Reply #1 on: February 03, 2021, 04:58:16 am »
Good and efficient engine and easy to handle with
the gas burner - thank you for the video ;D

I have the same engine since at least 5 years in the box!

Have to take it out soon....

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Re: German Märklin 16051
« Reply #2 on: February 03, 2021, 08:39:32 am »
That feed water tank is a brilliant idea and definitely something I need to copy. So many run these engines with the pump dry, and it can’t be good for it... What did you use for the little brass funnel?

Also a good tip on adding oil to the water to prevent splashing. I’ve used mineral oil in the past instead of water.
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Re: German Märklin 16051
« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2021, 09:40:19 am »
I've always admired the #16051 plant & wished I had bought one while they were being offered new , now the collectors have them NIB & have driven the price up.
Love watching yours run Jim 😊
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Re: German Märklin 16051
« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2021, 04:36:14 pm »
Appreciate the comments all.
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Re: German Märklin 16051
« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2021, 04:37:18 pm »
That feed water tank is a brilliant idea and definitely something I need to copy. So many run these engines with the pump dry, and it can’t be good for it... What did you use for the little brass funnel?

Also a good tip on adding oil to the water to prevent splashing. I’ve used mineral oil in the past instead of water.

Nick, Ozsteamdemon made the whole brass reservoir and funnel setup for me.
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Re: German Märklin 16051
« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2021, 04:39:09 pm »
That feed water tank is a brilliant idea and definitely something I need to copy. So many run these engines with the pump dry, and it can’t be good for it... What did you use for the little brass funnel?

Also a good tip on adding oil to the water to prevent splashing. I’ve used mineral oil in the past instead of water.

Nick, Ozsteamdemon made the whole brass reservoir and funnel setup for me.

Well that makes it all the more special!

I’m sure I can find something in the parts bin that will work...
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Re: German Märklin 16051
« Reply #7 on: February 08, 2021, 04:16:29 pm »
Another great engine Jim, Another great video.
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Re: German Märklin 16051
« Reply #8 on: February 08, 2021, 04:18:01 pm »
Thanks Tommy.
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