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Jim Ferrous
11th Jul 2019, 05:03 PM
A Tour of my Model & Toy Steam Engine Room



https://youtu.be/BlDsp3XCLDM

kwijibo99
11th Jul 2019, 11:54 PM
Great video Jim, what an awesome collection.
I've got a few steam models collected over the years but your display is probably the best I've seen.
Thanks for sharing.
Cheers,
Greg.

Jim Ferrous
12th Jul 2019, 11:56 AM
Great video Jim, what an awesome collection.
I've got a few steam models collected over the years but your display is probably the best I've seen.
Thanks for sharing.
Cheers,
Greg.



Thanks Greg, I've seen collections that make my eyes boggles and I have to pick my tongue up off the floor.

There's a massive worldwide interest in collecting these old (and not so old) model and toy steam engines.

I'd love to see some pics of your engines.

kwijibo99
18th Jul 2019, 09:06 PM
G'day Jim,
Apologies for my slow response. I don't have photos of all my engines but here's a few of them.

This is my little Renown 101 which was a bit of a wreck when I first got with nearly every seam melted open after being run dry at some point in time.
I completely stripped and resoldered it then made a new burner from a couple of welsh plugs.
380854

This is an Ernst Plank Ideal engine. This one was in really good condition when I got it and only needed a new wooden handle for the whistle and a good clean.
380855

This is a vacuum or flame eater engine made by the Rotor Corporation of America in Dayton Ohio.
This one was also in good nick and only needed a clean up.
There's a video of it running here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuKVD3XWcdM
380856

This one is not technically a model but an actual working steam engine from a popcorn wagon.
The story of this one is documented here: 380859
380857 380858

Cheers,
Greg.

KBs PensNmore
18th Jul 2019, 09:39 PM
Sorry to say this Greg, but your pics don't work. It comes up with "Invalid Attachment specified. If you followed a valid link, please notify the administrator (https://metalworkforums.com/sendmessage.php)"
Kryn

Jim Ferrous
19th Jul 2019, 06:18 PM
Sorry Greg I can't see them mate.

kwijibo99
19th Jul 2019, 09:28 PM
Hmm, weird. I can see them, not sure what's going on.
I'll get back on the computer and try teposting them.
Cheers,
Greg.

KBs PensNmore
19th Jul 2019, 09:47 PM
Sorry Greg, still no piccy's:(
Kryn

kwijibo99
19th Jul 2019, 10:37 PM
I just tried uploading them again and can still see them so I'll be buggered if I know what's going on.
Maybe posting photos in in the video forum is forbidden?
I'll try posting them in the vintage machinery forum to see if they work any better.
Cheers,
Greg.

Jim Ferrous
20th Jul 2019, 09:04 AM
Sorry Greg :(

kwijibo99
20th Jul 2019, 08:31 PM
G'day Jim,
have a look over here: https://metalworkforums.com/f301/t203669-photos-model-engines#post1953868
Cheers,
Greg.

Jim Ferrous
25th Jul 2019, 04:06 PM
Thanks Greg :)