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46u
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 Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 11:58 pm Post subject: Is it too good to be true? |
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Maybe I am getting my hopes up but there is a place in Macon that makes doors and other items down in the old industrial area. They have been there since 1882. I was just told today that about 2 years ago a good friend of mine saw a steam engine they used till the late 50s or early 60s. Definitely something I need to check out. Hopefully I will be able to get pictures of it if it is still there.
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Stitch1615
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| Posted: Wed May 09, 2012 12:36 am Post subject: Re: Is it too good to be true? |
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| 46u wrote: | | Maybe I am getting my hopes up but there is a place in Macon that makes doors and other items down in the old industrial area. They have been there since 1882. I was just told today that about 2 years ago a good friend of mine saw a steam engine they used till the late 50s or early 60s. Definitely something I need to check out. Hopefully I will be able to get pictures of it if it is still there. |
Picture? How about get it loaded on your trailer. 
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46u
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| Posted: Wed May 09, 2012 12:41 am Post subject: Re: Is it too good to be true? |
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| Stitch1615 wrote: | | 46u wrote: | | Maybe I am getting my hopes up but there is a place in Macon that makes doors and other items down in the old industrial area. They have been there since 1882. I was just told today that about 2 years ago a good friend of mine saw a steam engine they used till the late 50s or early 60s. Definitely something I need to check out. Hopefully I will be able to get pictures of it if it is still there. |
Picture? How about get it loaded on your trailer. |
I wish. Never know maybe they would like some volunteers to restore it like the Georgia Steamers Assn.
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Roly Williams
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You never know, they might be glad to get rid of it. They might pay you to take it away 
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46u
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Just talked to the shop foreman and it is still there! It is kept in a building out of the weather and was used till 1959. He said it is an old Allis Chalmers and he would be happy to show it to me.    
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Stitch1615
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Use some of that "Southern Gentleman Charm" to maybe get it running.
It would be great headquarters for the Ga. Steamers Assn.
Could also be the start of a great money pit for someone.
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46u
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| Stitch1615 wrote: | Use some of that "Southern Gentleman Charm" to maybe get it running.
It would be great headquarters for the Ga. Steamers Assn.
Could also be the start of a great money pit for someone. |
If we where to do that I would have to move my bed down there. LOL It is only about 5 miles from where I live. I am going to do all I can to see it tomorrow and get pictures. Will post back if all works out.
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Stitch1615
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If we where to do that I would have to move my bed down there. . |
Any wife who can tolerates our eBay "toy" purchases could surely understand that.
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46u
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| Stitch1615 wrote: | | 46u wrote: |
If we where to do that I would have to move my bed down there. . |
Any wife who can tolerates our eBay "toy" purchases could surely understand that. |
No wife. Tried 3 different ones and gave up.
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Les
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| 46u wrote: | | Stitch1615 wrote: | Use some of that "Southern Gentleman Charm" to maybe get it running.
It would be great headquarters for the Ga. Steamers Assn.
Could also be the start of a great money pit for someone. |
If we where to do that I would have to move my bed down there. LOL It is only about 5 miles from where I live. I am going to do all I can to see it tomorrow and get pictures. Will post back if all works out. |
I am eagerly looking forward to the pictures and eventually some video as well. 
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MrMamod
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| 46u wrote: | | Stitch1615 wrote: | Use some of that "Southern Gentleman Charm" to maybe get it running.
It would be great headquarters for the Ga. Steamers Assn.
Could also be the start of a great money pit for someone. |
If we where to do that I would have to move my bed down there. LOL It is only about 5 miles from where I live. I am going to do all I can to see it tomorrow and get pictures. Will post back if all works out. |
Nice one Jeff i can't wait to see the photo's ......
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| Posted: Wed May 09, 2012 9:14 pm Post subject: |
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| That's certainly something to look forward to |
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46u
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I went but and there was not a steam engine there BUT 2 !  Here is a teaser picture and I will be posting more and some information later so stay tuned. I will all so add the big engine has a bore of 18 inches with a stroke of 36 inches.
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MrDuck
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Ok, this topic is cooking and I want to see it all
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MrMamod
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OMG just how long have i got to keep my legs crossed untill i see these photo's .........
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