Bing 1914 130/532 generating plant post restoration

MooseMan · Bing 1914 130/532 generating plant post restoration

Here it is folks, the Bing in the evening sunshine.

Since receiving it a couple of weeks ago, I've done the following:

-Removed the boiler straps and reinstated the boiler tags
-removed meccano brackets and reinstated the firebox tags
-stripped firebox of many layers of paint and repainted
-removed thick layer of dust and grease from all parts of the engine
-repaired the wiring
-reinstated the exhaust pipe
-repaired and reisntated the pressure gauge
-repaired the water gauge
-Put the lovely "new" burner from MrDuck under it!

And yes, it runs! I'll do a video soon.

Swift Fox

Looks fantastic Odilon.

The Denying Dutchman

Nice to see an old engine shine in all it's glory.

MrMamod

Moose mate you HAVE worked a miracle on that one and i

that genuine old light bulb that has to be a treasure in it's own right - Glad you took the photo in a good weather with no wind as i bet that bulb is non replaceable ..

Freespawn

looks very grand now

Sandman

What a beauty mate.

Excellent work.

Dean W

Oh Golly! She's a beauty. Wow!

zzubnik

Wow, that sure is a beauty. Well done mate!

mrborinator

It looks great again
You surprised us every time with beautiful restorations ...

Rob.

Les

You have done a grand job Odilon, well done indeed.

Earlytimes

Looks great !!

kevininasia

Beautiful engine, and what a good restoration. It looks so good. Looking forward to a video.

whistleman

looks wonderful!!

draconus

yussufhippo

Holy Mooses!
Well done, Odilon. You know that I am usually not in favour of repainting, but you have done a very good job here, everything looks fine and well cared for, but the engine has not lost its authentic appearance!
Congrats!
...and, yes, I am waiting for the video!

Thomas

MooseMan

Thanks all!

Repainting the firebox was a tough call, but it had already been overpainted so many times that the "rivets" were practically obscured, and the Bing logo was invisible.....here it is as it arrived:

Wallace

Well done, you have done a first class job

sarfraz

You've done a very nice restoration, Congratulations Thumbs up!

MrDuck

It's definately back to its original charms now and I can't wait for the vid

Celsius 100

A first-class restoration.

mogogear

Very good judgement and work...she looks very happy again!

Mr.Mamod_396

The restoration you have done is superb cant wait to see that beauty run

Les

IndianaRog

Odilon, you know I have always tended to restore by stripping down to the atomic level and repainting completely, but with that base, you have done the right thing with a "sympathetic" restoration as it's called (I believe that is the term). Really, about as good as could be. absolutely gorgeous.

I think with such a classic bulb however, I might keep that for display, photos and a one time video to capture it. Beyond that, I would be inclinded to run it routinely with a more conventional, replaceable bulb to preserve the original. I have never seen such a bulb, it is beautiful.

kno3

Very nice plant and work. Could I have some close-ups of that old light-bulb and generator please?

St. Paul steam

Very nice work, a really interesting piece of craftsmanship.

steamtoys · Fine Looking Engine

Engine looks great, fine job. Have not seen that model before. Ron

Bing 1914 130/532 generating plant post restoration

Fine Looking Engine