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therat05

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Mersey 51 first steam after rebuild
« on: September 07, 2019, 01:56:43 pm »
I completed the rebuild of this Mersey 51  2 years ago and although tested on air i have never steamed it till now.
So here is the first steam run of my Mersey 51 also a couple of before and after pictures....Steve

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Re: Mersey 51 first steam after rebuild
« Reply #1 on: September 07, 2019, 06:00:47 pm »
That is a fine restoration, Steve. That Mersey is a beautiful engine, and is a robust runner. Well done!
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therat05

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Re: Mersey 51 first steam after rebuild
« Reply #2 on: September 07, 2019, 06:17:12 pm »
That is a fine restoration, Steve. That Mersey is a beautiful engine, and is a robust runner. Well done!
Hello Benny it ran very well and i am pleased how it turned out although that burner was rather fierce ;D....Steve
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Re: Mersey 51 first steam after rebuild
« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2019, 07:32:19 am »
I just got an opportunity to view your video.

You did an excellent job on this restoration and it is running like a champion!

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Re: Mersey 51 first steam after rebuild
« Reply #4 on: September 09, 2019, 08:45:32 am »
Merseys have to be the most attractive little engine, and you've done a great job on that one. Good to see it finally steaming after 2 years  ;)  Now go display it on the living (lounge/sitting) room shelf  8)
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Re: Mersey 51 first steam after rebuild
« Reply #5 on: September 09, 2019, 08:48:08 am »
Beautiful resto Steve.
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therat05

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Re: Mersey 51 first steam after rebuild
« Reply #6 on: September 09, 2019, 09:22:09 am »
I just got an opportunity to view your video.

You did an excellent job on this restoration and it is running like a champion!
Hello Charlie it was a difficult restoration but turned out ok in the end and is a superb runner....Steve
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therat05

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Re: Mersey 51 first steam after rebuild
« Reply #7 on: September 09, 2019, 09:25:02 am »
Merseys have to be the most attractive little engine, and you've done a great job on that one. Good to see it finally steaming after 2 years  ;)  Now go display it on the living (lounge/sitting) room shelf  8)
Hello Nick i have been putting off steaming this for ages im just pleased i have finally done it...Mersey engines are very well made and are very attractive models....Steve
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therat05

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Re: Mersey 51 first steam after rebuild
« Reply #8 on: September 09, 2019, 09:28:22 am »
Beautiful resto Steve.
Thank you John these engines are difficult to solder up and not for the faint hearted well worth the effort in the end though....Steve
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