Dauntless
|
Engine Of The Month - May 2008Here are this months entries :-
1 - Mamod SE2 - 1949-53
2 - SEL Minor - 1960's
3 - Wormar Super C engine with Bowman/Doll Accessories - 1920s
4 - Wilson of Liverpool - 1946
5 - Mamod SL2 - 1980-1981
MAMOD SE2
SEL MINOR
WORMAR SUPER C ENGINE WITH BOWMAN / DOLL ACCESSORIES
WILSON OF LIVERPOOL
MAMOD SL2
|
Atticman
|
Wow, an all British engine selection  ,
all great as well.
Always difficult, but this months harder than ever. In the end though think its the ingenuity of the Wormar and the accessories thats done it for me
|
toxx
|
... I'm torn between Wilson and Wormar. But they're all wonderful engines! 
I give my vote to ... 
Says Tom, a true Democrat!
|
James
|
Just changing the SE2 from 1958 to 1949!
|
Nick
|
Since there's no Jensens, I'll have to think about it before voting.
I really like the workshop setup, so I'm leaning towards that one. 
|
Les Marsh
|
I think I know what I will vote for.
|
Mamodman123
|
I wish we could hide the results till the end, would make it a lot more interesting!
|
Atticman
|
| Mamodman123 wrote: | | I wish we could hide the results till the end, would make it a lot more interesting! |
Good idea, is that possible?
Some months the voting and interest seems to peter out as the winner is clear from the earliest voting.
Mind James trys his hardest by only allowing half a month to vote in 
|
Nick
|
Hopefully it will be a closer vote this month.
I wasn't able to see the results until I voted. 
|
mogogear
|
That simple and elegant Wilson is a show stopper for me!! I love understatement- which makes no sense since I am kinda' wordy!! 
|
James
|
Who's is the Mamod SE2???
|
Les Marsh
|
| mogogear wrote: | | That simple and elegant Wilson is a show stopper for me!! I love understatement- which makes no sense since I am kinda' wordy!! |
I like it too, thankyou.
|
mogogear
|
Ohhhhh, it belongs to Les.... can I change my vote?
Ok- Then--
2 votes for the Wilson!!
|
Les Marsh
|
| mogogear wrote: | Ohhhhh, it belongs to Les.... can I change my vote?
Ok- Then--
2 votes for the Wilson!! |
|
TRAPPERKEEPER
|
| James wrote: | | Who's is the Mamod SE2??? |
I don't know, but it looks like Clintons maybe?
|
James
|
Ahhhh!!
|
johnreid
|
It looks like a closer contest this month.
|
Nick
|
| johnreid wrote: | | It looks like a closer contest this month. |
Hopefully it stays that way until the end.
|
pauly
|
SEL minor  cause its so small that when you see 1 for the first time you think thatll never steam
|
Nick
|
Still only a one vote lead for the winner.
|
Les Marsh
|
| Nick wrote: | | johnreid wrote: | | It looks like a closer contest this month. |
Hopefully it stays that way until the end. |
Definitely, with the Wilson just edging it on the last day.
Two in it.
4900
|
Nick
|
Is this the closest voting we've seen for EOTM?
|
Les Marsh
|
What happens if it's a tie???
|
Nick
|
| Les Marsh wrote: | | What happens if it's a tie??? |
The SE4 wins.
|
tmuir
|
| Les Marsh wrote: | | What happens if it's a tie??? |
We've never had a tie yet, guess we could let it run for an extra day or I would just have to put two pictures at the bottom which I would hate as I would have to rewrite some of the HTML in the footer of the webpage to make it look ok.
|
James
|
Naa we had it before at like 16 and 17 on the votes, that were contesting til the last minute nearly!!
Me M122 came second in that one 
The SE2 would steam, I steam mine all the time and it's me best running Mamod!
|
Mamodman123
|
| James wrote: | Naa we had it before at like 16 and 17 on the votes, that were contesting til the last minute nearly!!
Me M122 came second in that one
The SE2 would steam, I steam mine all the time and it's me best running Mamod! |
I remember voting on one in the last minute to secure its victory 
|
James
|
Thanks
|
Nick
|
Still just a 2 vote lead.
|
tmuir
|
Yes still a lot that haven't voted yet, so it could still go either way.
If you haven't voted yet, now is the time.
|
Nick
|
I wish more members would vote. Only 28 votes out of over 300 members.
|
tmuir
|
We normally get about 45, but its still early.
|
Les Marsh
|
I'm still optimistic.
|
mogogear
|
COME ON WILSON!!![/b]
|
johnreid
|
My vote was for the Wilson
|
Nick
|
| Les Marsh wrote: | | I'm still optimistic. |
Next time, take a pictue of it poweing a sausage maker. You might get a few more votes.
|
TRAPPERKEEPER
|
Go Super C!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
|
mc_mc
|
That was a difficult decision. I voted for the same model as the one I actually own.
The workshop is great however
Yes I agree it would be nice to only see the voting at the end of the poll, keeps some mystery to it. Don't know if that's possible or not. I'm sure I could write some website code to do it.
|
Nick
|
Two more votes, but the same results.
|
steamyman
|
| James wrote: | | Who's is the Mamod SE2??? |
mine mate. 
|
pauly
|
come on SEL minor you can still make it 
|
Nick
|
1 vote still.
|
johnreid
|
Many months there are over 40 votes, where are they now?
|
Nick
|
| johnreid wrote: | | Many months there are over 40 votes, where are they now? |
Waiting until the last day.
|
Les Marsh
|
I know a member who has not voted yet and I am seeing him tonight.
|
johnreid
|
| Les Marsh wrote: | | I know a member who has not voted yet and I am seeing him tonight. |
Tell him about the Wilson
|
Nick
|
| Les Marsh wrote: | | I know a member who has not voted yet and I am seeing him tonight. |
Who is it? Are you steaming any engines?
|
Les Marsh
|
| Nick wrote: | | Les Marsh wrote: | | I know a member who has not voted yet and I am seeing him tonight. |
Who is it? Are you steaming any engines? |
Paitence.
|
Nick
|
| Les Marsh wrote: | | Nick wrote: | | Les Marsh wrote: | | I know a member who has not voted yet and I am seeing him tonight. |
Who is it? Are you steaming any engines? |
Paitence. |
Quit doing this to me.
|
MooseMan
|
| TRAPPERKEEPER wrote: | | Go Super C!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
Thanks mate!
Super C still in the lead, despite all the Wilson plugging!!
Not that I mind....the Wilson is a seriously nice engine....but the super c is nicer!
|
redryder
|
As I promised when I voted for my own #51, if the Wilson came up again I would vote for it. I voted for the Wilson.
It is such a nice piece.
Gil
|
Les Marsh
|
| redryder wrote: | As I promised when I voted for my own #51, if the Wilson came up again I would vote for it. I voted for the Wilson.
It is such a nice piece.
Gil |
Thankyou.
|
MooseMan
|
EXCELLENT race this month!
|
Steve_S
|
Hard to choose between Wilson and Wormar...
|
James
|
I had to chose the Wormar!
|
steamyjim
|
I voted for the Wormar
|
Nick
|
Sorry Les, but I had to go for the Wormar, more because of the workshop.
|
pauly
|
does know love the little minor.
|
Nick
|
| pauly wrote: | | does know love the little minor. |
They're all great engines in my mind. In fact all steam engines are great!
|
MooseMan
|
| pauly wrote: | | does know love the little minor. |
I certainly used to....
|
Les Marsh
|
It's not over til the fat lady sings.
|
pauly
|
| Les Marsh wrote: | | It's not over til the fat lady sings. |
or when all the members have voted
|
johnreid
|
Keep in mind folks that it doesnt matter if your engine gets one vote or all of them, they are all so good and that is why you bothered to enter them. Although it is fun to cheer your favorite on.
|
Nick
|
| johnreid wrote: | | Keep in mind folks that it doesnt matter if your engine gets one vote or all of them, they are all so good and that is why you bothered to enter them. Although it is fun to cheer your favorite on. |
Unless it's a Jensen, then it's better.
Go Super C!
|
Andrew
|
Liked the Wormar Accessories but in the final analysis the condition and age of the Wilson was what swayed us. Andrew and I voted for the Wilson. D
Neck & Neck down to the wire.
Go Les.
|
tmuir
|
O OWW!
Its a tie, I don't want to have to put two pictures up!
Quick someone place the deciding vote.
|
Nick
|
| tmuir wrote: | O OWW!
Its a tie, I don't want to have to put two pictures up!
Quick someone place the deciding vote. |
I think there was someone planning to vote last minute.
I'm hoping for a tie though, just so I can see what happens next.
|
Les Marsh
|
| tmuir wrote: | O OWW!
Its a tie, I don't want to have to put two pictures up!
Quick someone place the deciding vote. |
Just when I thought it was all over, though every one is a winner.
|
Les Marsh
|
| Andrew wrote: | Liked the Wormar Accessories but in the final analysis the condition and age of the Wilson was what swayed us. Andrew and I voted for the Wilson.
Neck & Neck down to the wire.
Go Les. |
|
MooseMan
|
Loving it!!!!
|
johnreid
|
Hmmmmm maybe one could Photoshop them together and make it one Photo. If it remains a tie I would gladly help on those lines.
Or you could just use the picture of the Wilson.
|
tmuir
|
We discussed it on the Mods board and decided making them both on one picture would result in both engines being very small and if we end with a tie both engines will be declared this months engine and both will be put in the Steam Reference Library Engine of the Month Thread and each will be displayed for two weeks.
Now this would mean twice as much work for me and I'm lazy so quick someone else vote so we have one winner and save me some work.
|
MooseMan
|
If there should be a tie between Les' and my engines (I think everyone's worked out who they belong to by now), I will withdraw my entry and let the Wilson have the honour - no problem at all with that as I voted for it in a previous EOTM poll.
Hope this makes things easier.
|
johnreid
|
If it is a tie, might I propose that one be the June EOM? I think that would be a fair way to sort it out. The Battle between the Marklin and the "Thing" can occur for July honors.
|
tmuir
|
| MooseMan wrote: | If there should be a tie between Les' and my engines (I think everyone's worked out who they belong to by now), I will withdraw my entry and let the Wilson have the honour - no problem at all with that as I voted for it in a previous EOTM poll.
Hope this makes things easier. |
If you do want to do that Moose I would still include you engine in the library as winner for this month but just put the other one up but who knows what will happen.
The pictures will probably be up a bit later this month as I can normally prepare everything a few hours earlier but I can't this month as it could still go any way so probably won't get them up until tomorrow after work OZ time.
|
MooseMan
|
No problem Tony. The way I see it there are two very worthy candidates there....I'd have a tough time choosing between them. Be better if someone won it squarely, but if it comes to a tie, let the Wilson have it, and of cours you can use my setup in any way you like.
|
Atticman
|
Moose thats very kind of you, amazing to get the same number so far, have lost the official finishing time, something to do with Oz time, so its pretty soon.
If its a tie I think it should officailly be a tie though
|
Les Marsh
|
Moose, that is very gracious of you, but if it is a tie then either yours or both engines should win. It is not fair if yours is not displayed as this has been a close contest all the way to the end.
Failing that, then have one extra days voting just between our two engines.
|
redryder
|
While I was considering my vote (and I had narrowed it down to the 2 leaders) I simply remembered that this contest is for "engine" of the month, not accessory shop of the month. Given that, and a good look at the condition of the 2 fine and collectable engines, I went with the Wilson. This takes nothing away from the really nice working accessory display. It was just the ENGINES for me.
Gil
|
tmuir
|
Ahh Gil you said you were voting for the Wilsen but have cast your vote on the Wormar.
Can you clarify which one you meant to vote on and then the voting will be closed.
|
redryder
|
I have always thought I had voted for the Wilson.
If there is any confusion, my apologies.
Gil
|
johnreid
|
Sure has been an interesting race this month, after several that had runaway landslide winners. IT has been fun and I think they all, each and every one, deserve the place of honor.
|
Nick
|
Has the voting ended?
|
tmuir
|
| redryder wrote: | I have always thought I had voted for the Wilson.
If there is any confusion, my apologies.
Gil |
Oh sorry I thought you just meant you had cast the last vote which was on the Wormar but I guess not.
So the voting has Finished and the Wormar is the winner.
Pictures will go up tonight when I get home from work.
Congrats Moose, it was a close contest this month but you just scraped through.
|
mogogear
|
CONGRATULATIONS Moose!!
|
johnreid
|
Next month should be real interesting, potential contestants are a Marklin, a "Thing" and some other real interesting engines, maybe a Wilson too.
|
Nick
|
I've really got to get an engine in this thing some time.
I keep putting it off. 
|
mogogear
|
We maybe should even have a boat , loco and traction special category from the stationary lot?? They are a differnt group --
but I am not a mod and the hassles for unpaid staff might be greater than warranted..
|
Sandman
|
| Nick wrote: | I've really got to get an engine in this thing some time.
I keep putting it off. |
Go for it Nick.
|
MooseMan
|
Wow, that was a good race.
|
Sandman
|
| MooseMan wrote: | | Wow, that was a good race. |
Really great to see Odilon.
Easily the best yet.
Had us all on the edge of our seats.
|
Les Marsh
|
Congratulations Moose.
|
MooseMan
|
| Les Marsh wrote: | | Congratulations Moose. |
That's kind Les.
Put in the Wilson again next month and I'll vote for it, just like I did last time you put it in.
|
Les Marsh
|
| MooseMan wrote: | | Les Marsh wrote: | | Congratulations Moose. |
That's kind Les.
Put in the Wilson again next month and I'll vote for it, just like I did last time you put it in. |
That's kind of you, but if Richard and James are entering theirs I might not bother.
I think I will wait and have a battle against your Wilson.
|
redryder
|
Great race to the finish guys.
Congrats Moose. That Wilson will need to make another appearance.
Gil
|
MooseMan
|
| Les Marsh wrote: |
I think I will wait and have a battle against your Wilson. |
That would be classic - especially considering that I intend to use yours as an example for the restoration of mine
|
Les Marsh
|
| MooseMan wrote: | | Les Marsh wrote: |
I think I will wait and have a battle against your Wilson. |
That would be classic - especially considering that I intend to use yours as an example for the restoration of mine |
And I intend to use your oiler as a template to complete mine.
|
Titan
|
My goodness! I made the casting vote!
I went to lengths to ensure that I was unbiased - I did not look at the results or read the thread before I voted, and funnily enough the two that I could not make up my mind between were the two leading contenders!
Unable to make up my mind I just asked myself the question: If someone was to offer me one to keep, which one would I choose?
So I went for the workshop. I had no idea it was so close - but I can see why!
|
Nick
|
I noticed there is a new engine displayed on the page.
|
tmuir
|
| Nick wrote: | | I noticed there is a new engine displayed on the page. |
Gee your were quick I only finished doing it 1 minute ago.
|
