Hey Mark. Can you fix this one???

[Ingersoll444]

I finely found a steam engine I could afford. OK, needs a LITTLE work. :sidelaugh :sidelaugh

[dirtybernie]

The 4 ingrediants needed to fix it: JB weld, Duct tape, Krylon spray paint & BEER. :biglaugh:

[Kbeitz]

But I don't see a steam engine... Only part of a boiler...

[Durwood]

Mark can fix it as long as you dont mind it painted "Yanmar Red" :fing32:

Dur

[mbkerk]

That is one of the best "cut away" boilers I have seen. We have one at Rollag, but it is cut in 1/2 lengthwise. I like the sides cut out of the barrel better. It gives a better perspective.

Classes were in session just this past weekend at the Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion, Rollag College of Steam Traction Engineering. A great time was had by all, especially me! We had the big Avery steamed up for the better part of 2 days. Had it on one of our sawmills for about 4 hours on Saturday, and cut about 1000 board feet of 1" lumber (various widths). We don't get in a big hurry sawing. Lots of breaks to adjust, oil, visit with our guests, etc. I will have to see if my wife got any pictures. I was too busy to take any!

[Ingersoll444]

The one show I went to had a few steam engines running, but I also did not get a chance for pictures. They had a steam winch, that had a boiler attached, and 5-6 small engines running tappen into it. Also a few other small engines, and eaven some toys.

[Anvil02]

just curious,anyone hear ever volunteer over in steamtown in scranton pa.been over there many times and had many opportunities to work in the loco shop.want to work on the biggest steam engines this spot has them.

[Mickey]

The 4 ingrediants needed to fix it: JB weld, Duct tape, Krylon spray paint & BEER. :biglaugh:
What!, no WD40 to get those stiff joints moving again? ROF

[Ingersoll444]

just curious,anyone hear ever volunteer over in steamtown in scranton pa.been over there many times and had many opportunities to work in the loco shop.want to work on the biggest steam engines this spot has them.

Ive been meaning to get there for YEARS but just have not made it. :( Soon I hope. I went as a Kid but it was up hear in the northeast at that time. Cant remember, as I was young, but maybe New Hampsure????

[Mickey]

Speaking of locomotives, Portland's famous steamer 4449 was on the move yesterday. Wife called me saying it just went by the house blowing the whistles. Unfortunaly can't see the tracks from mom's and didn't hear it come by. Would love to take a ride on that engine.

[Jim_WV]

Thats certainley an odd looking critter :rauch10:

[Ingersoll444]

Speaking of locomotives, Portland's famous steamer 4449 was on the move yesterday. Wife called me saying it just went by the house blowing the whistles. Unfortunaly can't see the tracks from mom's and didn't hear it come by. Would love to take a ride on that engine.


Oh I would love to see that!!!!!!!!!!! I live right on the old B&A main line from Albany NY aera, to mass. I hope some day we will have some steam power run by. THAT would make my day for SURE!!

[Mickey]

For those not familiar with this engine, it was the one used in 76 on the around the country Freedom Train tour during our bicentennial.

My town was the first and last stop on the trains tour while away from home base. Somewhere on the site is a pic or two I posted last yr of this engine when she went by the house.

[Ingersoll444]

I saw that back in 76 when it came to albany. Real cool!!