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Hello, Would any one Know if this steam engine is home made or a Childs toy? It has two opposing...

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Old 11-04-2007, 09:04 AM
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Hello, Would any one Know if this steam engine is home made or a Childs toy? It has two opposing engines with a smaller one below. with independent governors. Posting some pics of engines Thanks Butch
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It looks to me to be a grown up toy steam engine.
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Old 11-04-2007, 09:21 AM
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Looks like a Grown Up's erector set
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Now thats what I call a christmas present, some child was spoiled many years back, I don't recall getting anything near so elaborate.
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I could be spoiled with that "grownup" toy . Nice find
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Old 11-04-2007, 04:23 PM
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I would say it is homemade based on how crudely constructed the engines are. Still, it's quite a neat toy.
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