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Sandman:
As my introduction explained, I'm into restoring old toy steam engines. I thought members might like to see what kind of end product I try to achieve.

This project was an old Bowman M122, circa around 1930. It was in a sorry state when I bought it and required a bit of TLC to restore.

It needed, oiler taps, filler plug thread and plug, whistle handle, burner and a full repaint. I managed to produce the taps, plugs etc using my trusty drill lathe, but the burner threw up a few problems. I solved that by lopping the bottom off a measuring cup, soldering on a bottom and making a filler plug and wick holder.

I was really pleased with the outcome, and chuffed that it made engine of the month in the toy steam forum competition. Pics below.

Before pics.





After pics.








Burner Pic.

Darren:
That's some very tidy work you have produced there, very nice indeed.  :clap:

sbwhart:
Nice Job Sandy  :clap: :clap:

Stew

Stilldrillin:
By `ek Sandy......

That`s a bit of magic, that is...... :bow:

David D

Brass_Machine:
 :bugeye: Thats some fantastic work there Sandy. Drill lathe... I am curious to see the technique.

Eric

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