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RichSteamTx

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Weeden #43
« on: May 23, 2025, 06:34:31 pm »
I got in my Weeden #43 from eBay in today.  The seller had it listed for $150 and I got a $100 offer, then I counter with $90 (actually had hoped he would decline as I really didn't need it).  Just needed to do the normal re-sealing and it fired right up.  It is a very strong runner for sure.

It is missing its stack & whistle topper, no surprise there. It did come damaged.  The balance wheel stub was slight bent and rather loose and then the piston rod eye loop had come off.  Was easy to repair but was bummed a little that I had to fix it that too, mainly because it slowed me down getting it steamed up LOL!

That all said, it will look rather nice next to its big brother, my #44.  

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Re: Weeden #43
« Reply #1 on: May 24, 2025, 06:58:56 am »
Well, I picked up a few nickeled plated whistle toppers from Classic Tin Toy Co.  I bought three, so my the 43 & 666 will have toppers and one for a spare.  

Hopefully one day I can find a smoke stack for the 43, though as we all know they are hard to get in any shape, much less getting one that is actually nickeled!
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Re: Weeden #43
« Reply #2 on: May 24, 2025, 07:10:33 am »
Now you need a green one for your collection! It never ends! Lol
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Re: Weeden #43
« Reply #3 on: May 24, 2025, 08:01:12 am »
Ooo, green one - is that OEM?  Nice looking engines @Junkologist
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Re: Weeden #43
« Reply #4 on: May 24, 2025, 09:19:26 am »
The green is original.
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Re: Weeden #43
« Reply #5 on: July 16, 2025, 05:27:24 pm »
There was this #43 on eBay that was at a pretty good price but I disregarded it because I thought the smoke stack wasn't correct (I've been looking for a donor stack for my #43).  It was hard to tell because there wasn't a full photo of the stack on the listing.

Well, then the price dropped to $39.00 and figured I'd had better ask the seller for some better photos of the stack.  I was happily surprised it was the correct stack, in fabulous shape.  The engine is in pretty darn good shape but mine is in slight better shape and it doesn't have the NP badge.  I even end up with some nice spare parts. 

I think for $39 dollars ($63.82 all in) it isn't a bad deal for a superb nickeled smoke stack and spare parts.  Makes me very happy to have a smoke stack for my #43!

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