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19th Jul 2019, 10:48 PM #1Golden Member
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Photos of some of my model engines
I originally posted this as a reply to a thread by Jim Ferrous in the Members Video forum but the attachments appeared not to work so I'll try posting them here.
G'day Jim,
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 it 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.
Renown Model 101 01.jpg
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.
Ernst Plank Ideal.jpg
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
Flame Eater Engine.JPG
This one is not technically a model but an actual working steam engine from a popcorn wagon.
Dunbar Popcorn Engine 01.jpg Dunbar Popcorn Engine 02.jpg
The story of this one is documented here:
Dunbar & Co Engine 694 01.pdf
Cheers,
Greg.
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20th Jul 2019, 10:17 PM #2
A very good find with the "Popcorn" engine.
If you are keen enough almost any thing is possible.
I was thinking you might have packed it in the white towels to transport home, even if it meant excess baggage fees.
Perhaps one day I will be fortunate enough to see it.
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21st Jul 2019, 10:20 AM #3
Greg, thanks for the photos of your engines a very nice collection you have, the Ernst Plank....wow what a beauty
I was thoroughly enthralled reading about your acquisition of the popcorn engine. Fantastic stuff!
Thanks again for the post
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25th Jul 2019, 08:03 AM #4Most Valued Member
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Completely blown away with the popcorn Greg, great find.
Phil
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