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Weeden No. 72
« on: March 05, 2019, 07:08:20 pm »
I recently bought a Weeden No. 72 off of eBay. It came with the original box (no lid) and the burner.

I polished the front so far, exchanged the water fill cap for one of Frank’s SVs, re-wicked the burner and added a replacement cork for the burner.

The Weeden No. 72 was only produced from 1908-1912. It is the largest of three engines, the other two being the No. 70 and 71.

The base is 7” x 4” and stands 8 3/4” high.

This is my first video produced for the Forum. The No. 72 is running on 2 psi.



I also took a few pictures. The second picture is the back (unpolished) so that you can see what it looked like as received.

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Re: Weeden No. 72
« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2019, 08:45:21 pm »
runs well Charlie ,& you've got it looking brand new, some of those Weedens are delicate critters aren't they, its incredible that they survived all those wars & scrap metal drives over the decades.
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Re: Weeden No. 72
« Reply #2 on: March 05, 2019, 08:50:37 pm »
Enjoyable video Charlie, golly you did a fantastic job on that Weeden.
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Re: Weeden No. 72
« Reply #3 on: March 06, 2019, 12:22:37 am »
Very attractive design, and one I would like to add to the collection someday as well. But as Bruce said, very delicate machines!
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Re: Weeden No. 72
« Reply #4 on: March 06, 2019, 05:09:13 am »
Very nice Charlie. A very nice engine and runner.
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Re: Weeden No. 72
« Reply #5 on: March 06, 2019, 07:12:53 am »
Thank you for the kind feedback guys.

This model is actually very sturdy. It has an inner frame and structure that is quite rigid. I was very pleased with the quality of the construction.

I still have 3-4 hours of polishing to finish it off, but I was too excited to post my first video on this Forum (and it warmed up enough to film in the garage yesterday afternoon).

Now I just need to find its two smaller brothers (the 70 and 71). 🤠
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« Reply #6 on: March 06, 2019, 08:12:00 am »
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This model is actually very sturdy. It has an inner frame and structure that is quite rigid. I was very pleased with the quality of the construction.

I did not know that, good to hear

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I still have 3-4 hours of polishing to finish it off, but I was too excited to post my first video on this Forum (and it warmed up enough to film in the garage yesterday afternoon).

You guys must be freezing in Texas  ;)  :D
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« Reply #7 on: March 06, 2019, 08:12:56 am »
Forgot to mention, love the lamp you've added to your videos and pictures, really is a nice touch
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Re: Weeden No. 72
« Reply #8 on: March 06, 2019, 01:57:35 pm »
Quote from: Nick on March 06, 2019, 08:12:56 am
Forgot to mention, love the lamp you've added to your videos and pictures, really is a nice touch

Thanks Nick.  I added another 48" wide; 72" tall warehouse shelf and the lamp had no where to go.  Tried it in a picture and video and really liked it.  It's an old oil lamp that was converted to electric.  I bought it at an estate sale for $5.00.

And we have been freezing here.  Spring is on its way.  Forecasted to be in the 70s by Friday.  Hooray!
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Re: Weeden No. 72
« Reply #9 on: March 06, 2019, 09:22:41 pm »
I love that engine Charlie, a real nice design, top
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Re: Weeden No. 72
« Reply #10 on: March 06, 2019, 11:55:42 pm »
Quote from: txlabman on March 06, 2019, 01:57:35 pm
Quote from: Nick on March 06, 2019, 08:12:56 am
Forgot to mention, love the lamp you've added to your videos and pictures, really is a nice touch

Thanks Nick.  I added another 48" wide; 72" tall warehouse shelf and the lamp had no where to go.  Tried it in a picture and video and really liked it.  It's an old oil lamp that was converted to electric.  I bought it at an estate sale for $5.00.

And we have been freezing here.  Spring is on its way.  Forecasted to be in the 70s by Friday.  Hooray!

My grandpa has a nearly identical oil lamp converted to electric that I've always liked.

I know I use really bright daylight LED's when filming for detail purposes, but the lamp gives a far more charming feel in the videos.
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Re: Weeden No. 72
« Reply #11 on: March 07, 2019, 05:48:42 am »
this is such a unique engine, what are the odds that another is for sale on E-bay right now ...Check out Weeden Live Steam Engine Model 72 Rare Vintage  https://ebay.us/CUP0J2 via @eBay

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Re: Weeden No. 72
« Reply #12 on: March 11, 2019, 07:31:00 pm »
Quote from: Nuvolari on March 06, 2019, 09:22:41 pm
I love that engine Charlie, a real nice design, top

Thanks Danny. Much better than I expected. Still need to steam it......
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Re: Weeden No. 72
« Reply #13 on: March 11, 2019, 07:37:12 pm »
Quote from: St Paul Steam on March 07, 2019, 05:48:42 am
this is such a unique engine, what are the odds that another is for sale on E-bay right now ...Check out Weeden Live Steam Engine Model 72 Rare Vintage  https://ebay.us/CUP0J2 via @eBay

Double what I paid Bruce. But, it does have the original box. It’s like the Empire B-35 Turbine. None listed for a year and now three this month. I finally got one—which was a hole in my Empire collection. It should be arriving later this week. More to come.......
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Re: Weeden No. 72
« Reply #14 on: March 11, 2019, 08:52:51 pm »
Hi Charlie, You have done some great polishing work on the #72.

It's a real nice addition to your terrific and growing collection.

Very well done....!!!

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