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 Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 12:28 pm Post subject: Hello from a newbie |
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Hi All
Would just like to say hello and say what a great forum this is. Recently dug out my dads old Steam Wagon and would like to get it up and steaming again. Have been trawling the internet for information last couple of weeks and found the forum during my searches. Will be posting some queries shortly regarding the project and hope you folks will be able to help. Please???!!  |
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johnreid
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Welcome to the forum from Indiana USA, I do like the looks of those Steam Wagons.
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Roly Williams
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| Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 12:49 pm Post subject: Re: Hello from a newbie |
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| marc0 wrote: | Hi All
Would just like to say hello and say what a great forum this is. Recently dug out my dads old Steam Wagon and would like to get it up and steaming again. Have been trawling the internet for information last couple of weeks and found the forum during my searches. Will be posting some queries shortly regarding the project and hope you folks will be able to help. Please???!! |
Welcome, and bring on the queries - no problem there.
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IndianaRog
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Welcome Marco from another Indiana, USA steamer. You have come to a good place...pull up a chair and enjoy!
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Sandman
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A big Scottish welcome mate.
You've come to the right place for all your toy steam questions.
We have the biggest names in the hobby right here, who will help in any way they can.
I look forward to chatting steam with you.
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Hello and welcome to the forum from a chilly Bournemouth.
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Welcome to the forum! I'm sure we'd all like to see some pictures of your wagon.  |
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marc0
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Thanks guys. I will post some pics as soon as possible. Unfortunately the wagon is missing the steering rod and the front axle is detached from the engine. I am unsure as to how the axle is attached to the engine and presume that it was held in by a rod similiar to the steering rod as remenants of it remain in the threaded hole on the top of the axle where it has sheared off. The whistle turns freely in its thread and there appears to be debris rolling around inside the boiler.  |
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Alf
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Graham-Jilly
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welcome from Brisbane Australia
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tmuir
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| marc0 wrote: | | Thanks guys. I will post some pics as soon as possible. Unfortunately the wagon is missing the steering rod and the front axle is detached from the engine. I am unsure as to how the axle is attached to the engine and presume that it was held in by a rod similiar to the steering rod as remenants of it remain in the threaded hole on the top of the axle where it has sheared off. The whistle turns freely in its thread and there appears to be debris rolling around inside the boiler. |
Not that big a problem as all parts are available for this so you just need to spend a few pounds to buy a replacement part
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ozsteamdemon
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Hi there Marc0 ........ is that marco or marc-zero
anyway , heres another big warm from down under .
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Howdy from Oregon!! You'll find us all a chatty and hopefully helpful lot!
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