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On Ebay - Someone Tell Me What This Is
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Loquinho


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PostPosted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 2:19 am    Post subject: On Ebay - Someone Tell Me What This Is Reply with quote

http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-METAL...PageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I've never seen a toy steam engine at all like this. I want. Anyone know if it was manufactured, or if it's machinist built? I really do love the look of it.


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PostPosted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 2:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I dont know either, but is sure is an interesting thing, I agree I like the looks too.
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 3:09 am    Post subject: Re: On Ebay - Someone Tell Me What This Is Reply with quote

Loquinho wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-METAL...PageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I've never seen a toy steam engine at all like this. I want. Anyone know if it was manufactured, or if it's machinist built? I really do love the look of it.


I have not seen one like it either but I like it and I have a starter bid on it.

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PostPosted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 3:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

No idea but it looks old, well built and unique design.
I like it.
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 5:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

wow- that's unusal.

I like it too.
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 7:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have no idea, but it's very nice and I would love to see it when it has been cleaned and polished.
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 7:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hmmmm........

Hot air engine?

Or some sorta pump?  
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 3:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It is nice isn't it?! The import taxes to the UK always put me off bidding for things in the States Looks like it once sat ontop of its boiler i'd say.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 3:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I still do not know, but somebody must because it is upto $457.00  
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 7:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I am a bidder.

More later.

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PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 7:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hmmmmmm
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 7:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

... I've never seen anything like it. It's fascinating. Good luck, mate!
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 8:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you.
I will share all I know after the auction is over and I hope I have a decent shot at it.

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PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 9:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It looks like the top to a large boiler , adorned with a very nice engine .. I love the little beveled gearing - there is a lot going on on top of that dome!!

Can't wait to hear what Gil's knowledge reveals!!
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 9:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I so enjoy learning all of this stuff, I cant wait till the auction is over and hope that it goes to the Office of Steam.
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