Check out my steam engine..

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Check out my steam engine.. Jul 1, 2014 14:26:41 GMT -5 Admin Bear, kacyds, and 5 more like this

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Post by krash on Jul 1, 2014 14:26:41 GMT -5

OK I was sort of bored this morning after being sick all night so I thought I would tinker with this little steam engine that was basically an ornament that I've had around for a year or so. Anyhow the boiler looked sound and the heating element was working so I filled it up, held my breath and ZINGO! It worked!! My daughter thinks it weird? icon_scratch

My wife thinks I'm a total nerd suspect1

....it probably didn't help that I was so excited I ran back and woke up my daughter to share in my happiness...that was a bad idea in hindsight 1662019374

but, anyhow enough of my blabbering...

I collect United States Classics, classic covers, Tobacco related covers & bill-heads and World fair ephemera (prior to 1930's)

krash Gone But Not Forgotten I'm awesome! :) Posts: 1,280	Check out my steam engine.. Jul 1, 2014 14:28:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by krash on Jul 1, 2014 14:28:10 GMT -5
	I collect United States Classics, classic covers, Tobacco related covers & bill-heads and World fair ephemera (prior to 1930's)

Craig Gone But Not Forgotten Is your leg wet? Yikes! Sorry 'bout that ... Posts: 6,627 Location (Country): USA	Check out my steam engine.. Jul 1, 2014 14:38:30 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Craig on Jul 1, 2014 14:38:30 GMT -5 Kewl! Trez kewl beenz!

Gordon Lee Stamp Bears Posting Guru Stamp Bears Supporter I like stamps for the thrills, chills, screams, and laughs. Posts: 2,662 Location (Country): Roanoke, Texass USA	Check out my steam engine.. Jul 1, 2014 15:43:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Gordon Lee on Jul 1, 2014 15:43:15 GMT -5 Greetings Mr. krash . What a clever little gizmo. Is that an electric heating element (of course it is)? I bet you can think of something to hook up and to make it utile and not just be ornamental. . Respectfully, Gordon Lee

MikeC99 Stamp Bears Posting Dedicated Guru Stamp Bears Supporter Posts: 6,856 Location (Country): Regina, Sask., Canada	Check out my steam engine.. Jul 1, 2014 15:57:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by MikeC99 on Jul 1, 2014 15:57:46 GMT -5 I love your little engine. Thanks for sharing. Mike
	Collecting Canada, US, UK, Ireland, Germany, France & Austria. Also collecting some classic era stamps of some British Commonwealth Island countries and topicals like WW2, Capt. Cook, Horatio Nelson.

kacyds Administrator Stamp Bears Supporter Did you hear the joke about the unstamped letter? You wouldn't get it. Posts: 16,141 Location (Country): United States	Check out my steam engine.. Jul 1, 2014 19:50:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by kacyds on Jul 1, 2014 19:50:02 GMT -5 Very neat karsh!!! What was the purpose of this steam engine? Was it for a model train???

Perfs14 Master Stamp Bear Stamp Bears Supporter Posts: 1,178 Location (Country): Australia	Check out my steam engine.. Jul 1, 2014 22:16:58 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Perfs14 on Jul 1, 2014 22:16:58 GMT -5 That's a beauty! Krassh...now where is the whistle? Toot Toot!! All aboard...

Butterfly Stamp Bears Posting Guru Stamp Bears Supporter Posts: 2,093 Location (Country): Portland,OR USA	Check out my steam engine.. Jul 1, 2014 23:35:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Butterfly on Jul 1, 2014 23:35:02 GMT -5 I had one like that as a child. Never did anything with it, but enjoyed watching it chug along.
	Now downsizing, really!

krash
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I'm awesome! :)

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Check out my steam engine.. Jul 2, 2014 4:03:43 GMT -5

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Post by krash on Jul 2, 2014 4:03:43 GMT -5

It's actually just a toy believe it or not? There are little miniature tools that are actually cast iron and really operate that these can power. Yes Mr. Gordon it has an electric heating element which makes me think it's from the late 40's to late 50's because the early ones ran on those esbit tablets or sterno fuel. There are very ornate engines out there but mine is not one of them. I think these are just fascinating to operate.

You'll notice I was attempting to explain how it worked to my 7 year old...she wasn't really amused. lol

Last Edit: Jul 2, 2014 4:06:11 GMT -5 by krash

I collect United States Classics, classic covers, Tobacco related covers & bill-heads and World fair ephemera (prior to 1930's)

Admin Bear Administrator Stamp Bears Supporter Loving Member Appreciation Month!! Posts: 7,335 Location (Country): USA	Check out my steam engine.. Jul 2, 2014 7:46:22 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Admin Bear on Jul 2, 2014 7:46:22 GMT -5 man that is just plan cool!!! thanks for sharing man..
	Happy Stamping!!! Bear

paris Super Stamp Bear Stamp Bears Supporter Posts: 918 Location (Country): Texas, USA	Check out my steam engine.. Jul 2, 2014 10:00:00 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by paris on Jul 2, 2014 10:00:00 GMT -5 Uh that's wonderful
	Paris

Bee Master Stamp Bear Posts: 1,394 Location (Country): South Africa	Check out my steam engine.. Jul 2, 2014 14:27:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Bee on Jul 2, 2014 14:27:45 GMT -5 That is so special and beautiful ...thanks for sharing
	Bee >i<

Check out my steam engine..

Post by krash on Jul 1, 2014 14:26:41 GMT -5

Post by krash on Jul 1, 2014 14:28:10 GMT -5

Post by Craig on Jul 1, 2014 14:38:30 GMT -5

Post by Gordon Lee on Jul 1, 2014 15:43:15 GMT -5

Post by MikeC99 on Jul 1, 2014 15:57:46 GMT -5

Post by kacyds on Jul 1, 2014 19:50:02 GMT -5

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