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Les

My Mamod Engines.

Here are my Mamod engines.

Please advise me if I get any of the dates wrong.

1. MM1 c1970


2. MM1 c1975


3. MM2 c1958


4. MM2 c1975


5. MM2 c1975


6. SE1 c1957


7.SE1a c1967


8. SE2 c1958


9. SE2a c1972


10.SE2a c1972


11. SE2a c1972


12.SE3 c1957


13. MEC1 c1965


14. SP1 c1979
Jay_Minor

nice collection les
bessytractor

nice collection

I like the random MM2 with the whistle where the safety valve should be  
Les

Jay_Minor wrote:
nice collection les


bessytractor wrote:
nice collection

I like the random MM2 with the whistle where the safety valve should be  


Thank you.

That's how I received it, the firebox is back to front as well.
MooseMan

Very fine collection - thanks for showing!
johnreid

Good to see that they get some use too, great collection.
Manxman

What a fine set of Mamod engines and all proper working machines. Only problems is I seemed to have missed your Mamod mobiles  Is that to be another post  What, you don't own a Mamod mobile You need to get that sorted
scalex

great set of Mamods very nice indeed.
Les

Manxman wrote:
What a fine set of Mamod engines and all proper working machines. Only problems is I seemed to have missed your Mamod mobiles  Is that to be another post  What, you don't own a Mamod mobile You need to get that sorted


Thank you all for your kind comments.
No you have not missed the mobiles, mind you I only have 5, I have not posted them yet.
Manxman

Les wrote:
Manxman wrote:
What a fine set of Mamod engines and all proper working machines. Only problems is I seemed to have missed your Mamod mobiles  Is that to be another post  What, you don't own a Mamod mobile You need to get that sorted


Thank you all for your kind comments.
No you have not missed the mobiles, mind you I only have 5, I have not posted them yet.


Ah I see, building up to it and saving the best to last. Like your style.

Ok, I'm ready. Bring on the mobiles.
Wallace

Great grouping of Mamods Les. I like too that they really have the "worked" look about them  

Thanks for posting  
Mamodman123

I don't think there is a better TOY steam engine out there than the SE3  

Great collection Les, don't stop there  
Les

Thank you, just editted the original post, I have taken off the whistle, added a safety valve and turned the fire box the right way round on the #5 MM2.

Forgot to add this one as well. A very sorry looking MEC1.

15. MEC1 c1965
Wallace

Nice Les

Does the MEC1 run? If so, what a workhorse  

I like the brass flywheel on it.    
made-in-england

Very Nice!
Mamodman123

Someone must have been very depressed when they painted that  
Bean steaming

That's a lovely collection Les  

How much for the SE3??      lol

Thankyou for sharing.
Les

Wallace wrote:
Nice Les

Does the MEC1 run? If so, what a workhorse  

I like the brass flywheel on it.    


Despite how it looks it is a very good runner especially with the extra weight of the brass flywheel.
kusuchi

Great Collection Les.

Never realized you had all these engines.

Have you considered a wide angle view of all your collection?

Or do you not have a wide angle lens big enough?
johnreid

I think he would need to rent a hall in order to show the entire collection at once.
Wallace

Les wrote:
Wallace wrote:
Nice Les

Does the MEC1 run? If so, what a workhorse  

I like the brass flywheel on it.    


Despite how it looks it is a very good runner especially with the extra weight of the brass flywheel.


That's great that it runs. I just wasn't sure after seeing the solder on the overflow plug. It just has the workhorse appeal  
Wilescoman_123

love the mec 1 one great stuff ! i brougt one a week or two ago !
heres a pic !
Les

kusuchi wrote:
Great Collection Les.

Never realized you had all these engines.

Have you considered a wide angle view of all your collection?

Or do you not have a wide angle lens big enough?


johnreid wrote:
I think he would need to rent a hall in order to show the entire collection at once.


Maybe one day.
Les

Can anyone double check the dates for me please as I want to add them to my website this weekend.

Thanks.  
bessytractor

Mamodman123 wrote:
Someone must have been very depressed when they painted that  


emo-mamod?
Wallace

Les wrote:
Can anyone double check the dates for me please as I want to add them to my website this weekend.

Thanks.  


Does number 2 and number 5 both have water level plugs?

Number 6 (SE2) could be 1954 as it looks to have the thicker rimmed flywheel and a oval decal.

Number 12 (SE3) is approx mid 60's.

Number 13 (MEC1) is 1965-1970 if it has a brass crank, or 1970-76 if it has a nickel plated crank.

Other than that the dates seem fine  
Les

Wallace wrote:

Does number 2 and number 5 both have water level plugs? Yes.

Number 6 (SE2) could be 1954 as it looks to have the thicker rimmed flywheel and a oval decal. No.6 is a SE1.

Number 12 (SE3) is approx mid 60's.

Number 13 (MEC1) is 1965-1970 if it has a brass crank, or 1970-76 if it has a nickel plated crank. It looks as if it is nickel plated.

Other than that the dates seem fine  


Thank you.
Wallace

No worries  

Sorry Les, my mistake. Not thinking when I type.

Number 6 SE1 1954. Thicker rim and oval decal makes me think this.

Going off notes I've taken from Auctions, engines I've seen, the MEC1 changed to a nickel crank when they changed to a blue carton in 1970. All the boxed Yellow/red carton Mec1's I've seen have the brass crank. But no doubt one will come up that proves otherwise  

Again, a lovely collection
Les

Wallace wrote:
No worries  

Sorry Les, my mistake. Not thinking when I type.

Number 6 SE1 1954. Thicker rim and oval decal makes me think this.

Going off notes I've taken from Auctions, engines I've seen, the MEC1 changed to a nickel crank when they changed to a blue carton in 1970. All the boxed Yellow/red carton Mec1's I've seen have the brass crank. But no doubt one will come up that proves otherwise  

Again, a lovely collection


Thank you.
Les

I got this before Christmas and nearly forgot about it.

Mamod SP3



made-in-england

Very nice! thats another engine high on my to get 09 list!
Les





Les

My SP3 is missing its burner, the question is will this one fit although it says SP2/4??

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mamod-Burne...4%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
dampfmaschinenjoe 1967

Les,
an impressive range of engines from one maker ! Nice ones they are !


Joe
Les

dampfmaschinenjoe 1967 wrote:
Les,
an impressive range of engines from one maker ! Nice ones they are !


Joe


Thank you.
Wallace

Nice one Les. SP3 is one I have to get as I like my MEC1 so much.

Sorry, probably of not much help with the burner, but I imagine that would be the correct one as it is for SP2 or SP4.

Picturing the SP1 burners are smaller, SP5 are bigger.
Minor1PJG

Yes Les, that is the correct burner.  The dimples in the burner tray should fit/ align with bumps on the silver base in the firebox     The fire box 'door' will be held in place by raised pieces in the base too.  In short yes that's the one  

The SP3 is a great runner just like the MEC1
Les

Wallace wrote:
Nice one Les. SP3 is one I have to get as I like my MEC1 so much.

Sorry, probably of not much help with the burner, but I imagine that would be the correct one as it is for SP2 or SP4.

Picturing the SP1 burners are smaller, SP5 are bigger.


Minor1PJG wrote:
Yes Les, that is the correct burner.  The dimples in the burner tray should fit/ align with bumps on the silver base in the firebox     The fire box 'door' will be held in place by raised pieces in the base too.  In short yes that's the one  

The SP3 is a great runner just like the MEC1


Thank you.

I do have a burner without the door but it is nice to have the right one even though I will use a meths burner on it anyway.

Burner now purchased.
Dauntless

Nice Engines Les!

I agree with Manx though get the mobile pix up!
Les

Dauntless wrote:
Nice Engines Les!

I agree with Manx though get the mobile pix up!


Thank you.

You must of missed this thread.

http://modelsteam.myfreeforum.org/ftopic13227-0.php
Dauntless

doh!


Cheers Les!!
Les

Dauntless wrote:
doh!


Cheers Les!!


It is easily done, sometimes there are so many threads going at once one can easily miss something.
Les

Les wrote:
Wallace wrote:
Nice one Les. SP3 is one I have to get as I like my MEC1 so much.

Sorry, probably of not much help with the burner, but I imagine that would be the correct one as it is for SP2 or SP4.

Picturing the SP1 burners are smaller, SP5 are bigger.


Minor1PJG wrote:
Yes Les, that is the correct burner.  The dimples in the burner tray should fit/ align with bumps on the silver base in the firebox     The fire box 'door' will be held in place by raised pieces in the base too.  In short yes that's the one  

The SP3 is a great runner just like the MEC1


Thank you.

I do have a burner without the door but it is nice to have the right one even though I will use a meths burner on it anyway.

Burner now purchased.


The burner arrived a couple of days ago.

Les

Although I am not a big fan of solid fuel the burner does suit the engine.

kusuchi

Les wrote:
Although I am not a big fan of solid fuel the burner does suit the engine.



Looks like a great match.
RocDoc

Very nice collection Les.  I like the way you showed the different types.  I sometimes see Mamods in the local junk shops round these parts but can never identify the model.  Now I can ...

Pete
Minor1PJG

A perfect fit
Les

I was at Portland Steam Fair this weekend and as I was getting the engines and accessories set up another exhibitor came up and ask if I was interested in purchasing an engine, I didn't commit myself as she said it was a bit battered and didn't run. Well when she came back with it it turned out to be a MM2 with a bent chimney and base and also the piston was seized. She asked for £15, I offered £10 and we both agreed on £12.   It is complete including burner, needs some work but with a drop of oiler, some water and meths I soon had it running. I know the firebox is on the wrong way on the base but I shall put that right when I sort out the chimney.

MM2 c1967





johnreid

Once you sort out the chimney, I think you have a winner. great price too.
willsy

glad you got it running
Sandman

A good twelve quids worth Les.
kusuchi

Sandman wrote:
A good twelve quids worth Les.



.....and the rest!  Great Bargain, Les.

Are we going to see pictures of the Portland Steam Fair?
Les

kusuchi wrote:
Sandman wrote:
A good twelve quids worth Les.



.....and the rest!  Great Bargain, Les.

Are we going to see pictures of the Portland Steam Fair?


I only took a couple as I was too busy enjoying myself.
Les

The pop-riveter arrived today so I could fix the chimney on my latest MM2 and I also turned the firebox around the right way, the chimney still has a slight lean to it though.
Still not bad for £12.





Dampfmaschine

Mamodman123 wrote:
I don't think there is a better TOY steam engine out there than the SE3  

Great collection Les, don't stop there  


Tend to agree with you on that one
johnreid

That did the trick, looks great
Graham-Jilly

very nice collection
kusuchi

Looks great, Les.
Les

I got these a few weeks ago but forgot to add them to this thread.

SP2 c1979.



SP4 c1996.



And I have just had confirmation that I have another SP engine coming this week.  



15200
Sandman

Nothing else for it Les.

You're going to have to build an extension mate.    

Some great new engines there.  
Lozza1

Sandman might be right Les

Well done Les  
Les

The other SP engine has arrived, it is a SP5D.

Les

A Mamdod SP5 arrived today, all I really need for the set now is the SP2D.

Mamod SP5

newsteamer123

i think thats the most mamods i've seen in one collection  
my whole collection doesnt even compare!
but it is only three  
and i love it
ANYWAY!!!
AWESOME COLLECTION!!  
Les

Mamod SP2D October 2000.

magpie38

nice bunch of engines les
magpie38

very nice, how robust is the yellow plastic cog
Atticman

magpie38 wrote:
very nice, how robust is the yellow plastic cog


The bit the flywheel band goes round at the bottom of the chimney    behind it is the generator, then 2 wires go up the chimney to the red LED light.

Its brass, and fairly weighty- its a well built engine, and I think is over £100 new  
Les

Atticman wrote:
magpie38 wrote:
very nice, how robust is the yellow plastic cog


The bit the flywheel band goes round at the bottom of the chimney    behind it is the generator, then 2 wires go up the chimney to the red LED light.

Its brass, and fairly weighty- its a well built engine, and I think is over £100 new  


They are around the £120 mark new, I got this for £46 excluding postage.
Celsius 100

That really is a magnificent collection.
Do you have a SP6 in the pipeline?
Les

Celsius 100 wrote:
That really is a magnificent collection.
Do you have a SP6 in the pipeline?


Hopefully I am getting one for Christmas, if not it will be for my birthday in February.  
Celsius 100

That is good news,will nicely round off your collection.
Les

I did get the SP6 for Christmas.

kusuchi

Congratulations, Les!



3700!
Les

Mamod  SP1 c1979


Mamod  SP2 c1979.



Mamod SP2D October 2000.



Mamod SP3



Mamod  SP4 c1996.



Mamod SP5



Mamod  SP5D.



Mamod SP6  

Les

All my SP engines.
Back row: SP2D, SP2, SP6, SP5.
Front row: SP4, SP3, SP1, SP5D.
The only one missing is the SP4D.

zzubnik

Awesome collection, I am quite jealous! Your SP1 needs a clean!  
Les

Mamod SP7.

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