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Karen
12:31 AM on September 22, 2009
Hi Les -
Fantastic site and found my little steam engine (Fleischmann 125-4). I was wondering how I would go about cleaning it up as it has not been used for about 41 years. My Mother only just found it recently and sent it down to me, so I would like to restore her to her former glory. Only the fire box area is a bit rough, though not rusted through, and the boiler needs a good clean. I don't want to start it up necessarily just spruce it up. Also, is there anywhere you can suggest I can get some things I know are missing from it - ie the weight that sits on the lever and the little shovel for the firebox? Had a look at the German site but I couldn't see any accessories section. Thanks Karen
Fantastic site and found my little steam engine (Fleischmann 125-4). I was wondering how I would go about cleaning it up as it has not been used for about 41 years. My Mother only just found it recently and sent it down to me, so I would like to restore her to her former glory. Only the fire box area is a bit rough, though not rusted through, and the boiler needs a good clean. I don't want to start it up necessarily just spruce it up. Also, is there anywhere you can suggest I can get some things I know are missing from it - ie the weight that sits on the lever and the little shovel for the firebox? Had a look at the German site but I couldn't see any accessories section. Thanks Karen
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BK
03:07 AM on September 15, 2009
Bloody good site Les, I've just started looking at blokes sites and yours is very good.
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lesmarsh
05:39 AM on July 13, 2009
Sandy Hunter says...
Great site Les. Well done mate.
A wealth of information, well laid out ,and easy to navigate.
A pleasure to browse through.
Is it OK to put a link to your site on mine please??
Sandy.
Thank you for your comments and you are more than welcome to add my link to your site.
Les.
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Sandy Hunter
04:26 AM on July 13, 2009
Great site Les. Well done mate.
A wealth of information, well laid out ,and easy to navigate.
A pleasure to browse through.
Is it OK to put a link to your site on mine please??
Sandy.
A wealth of information, well laid out ,and easy to navigate.
A pleasure to browse through.
Is it OK to put a link to your site on mine please??
Sandy.
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Clive
01:02 PM on May 07, 2009
Hello,
I have an old upright static engine from when I was a young lad (45 years ago). The only identification that I can find on it is a small oval plate saying E P on the back of it. There is a small 4 spoked wheel surrounded by two figures I believe above the EP.
Any ideas what it is. It no longer works - over the years the flywheel broke and I think my dad got someone to put a brass wheel on instead. The engine just does not turn this round. Also the safety valve leaks, but I suspect that could be fixed by fitting another washer on it.
I too found your site very interesting.
All the best
Clive
I have an old upright static engine from when I was a young lad (45 years ago). The only identification that I can find on it is a small oval plate saying E P on the back of it. There is a small 4 spoked wheel surrounded by two figures I believe above the EP.
Any ideas what it is. It no longer works - over the years the flywheel broke and I think my dad got someone to put a brass wheel on instead. The engine just does not turn this round. Also the safety valve leaks, but I suspect that could be fixed by fitting another washer on it.
I too found your site very interesting.
All the best
Clive
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lesmarsh
06:39 PM on February 26, 2009
John Reid says...
Such a fine collection, I so enjoy looking through your site.
Thank you John.
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John Reid
06:38 PM on February 26, 2009
Such a fine collection, I so enjoy looking through your site.
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lesmarsh
06:37 PM on February 26, 2009
Chuck Ehlers says...
Enjoyed your website. Hoping you could help with a Fleischmann model number. I have what appears to be a 130/2 steam engine, except that it is electric fired. I have some Fleischmann catalogs, but nowhere is mentioned an electric. Was this from the factory? Thanks, Chuck
Hello Chuck, thank you for your comment on my website.
As far as I know there are no electric Fleischmanns that have been factory made, you may have either a 'one off' or one someone else has converted to electric.
Is it possible to get either a copy of your catalogues or let me know where I can purchase them from?
Regards,
Les.
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Chuck Ehlers
06:46 PM on February 11, 2009
Enjoyed your website. Hoping you could help with a Fleischmann model number. I have what appears to be a 130/2 steam engine, except that it is electric fired. I have some Fleischmann catalogs, but nowhere is mentioned an electric. Was this from the factory? Thanks, Chuck
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BK
03:27 AM on February 10, 2009
Top site mate, very informative, if you want pics of a gaselan, and the manual contact me.
I'm not into web sites, but feel it should be available to members.
BK
I'm not into web sites, but feel it should be available to members.
BK
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BK
01:17 AM on January 24, 2009
What a great site and collection you have Les, I found my man with cross cut saw, thought his left hand may have been hooked to the top hole on the drive end, as normal, I was wrong.
Seeya,
BK
Seeya,
BK
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chris withers
06:23 AM on December 17, 2008
les youve been a busy boy a good web site now i know what youve been doing must have taken up all your time
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douglas enns
10:09 PM on August 19, 2008
good job,alot of really good material!!!!! thank you...
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geoff
09:55 AM on August 16, 2008
you have a lovely collection of rare pieces . looking forward to see webite when it`s finished .
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John
08:17 AM on July 12, 2008
Great site, lots of info and pics! Many greetings from www.fabtintoys.com 
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greg moore
12:07 PM on July 04, 2008
Les-
Nice collection and hobby site- your always such a pleasure to interact with!! Have a great Summer
Nice collection and hobby site- your always such a pleasure to interact with!! Have a great Summer
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spokesmann
03:59 AM on June 28, 2008
Most enjoyable, particularly the Bowman engines. Keep up the excellent work.
Spokesmann
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Bigal
04:03 AM on June 25, 2008
Congrations Les, We now have another excellent reference for our hobby. Anxiously awaiting for additions.
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IndianaRog
12:14 PM on June 24, 2008
Great start Les, finally a proper place to showcase your fine collection of engines and accessories.
cheers,
Rog
cheers,
Rog
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Richard
07:21 PM on June 18, 2008
An honour indeed to be the first to congratulate you on the superb collection displayed on this excellent website. This will certainly become a definitive reference for toy steam accessories.
