Wossis then?

[New Haven Neil]

A friend of a friend has bought this.....is this another of those Merlin jobs? The regulator/reversing block is in a different place to the one I have seen previously, so I'm not sure at all.

Any suggestions?

 

[New Haven Neil]

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[New Haven Neil]

Last one....

 

[Pauly]

I think its Merlins attept at a standard gauge loco :thinking:

 

[stockers]

Dunno - but it looks rather nice.

 

[steamtom1]

<p><font size="4">Here is a picture of my Merlin. It is a Mayflower, Americanized by Rich Finlayson. </font></p><p><img height="341" width="620" border="0" alt=" " src="http://1stclass.mylargescale.com/steamtom1/Merlin%20@%20Diamondhead.jpg" />
</p><p> </p><p><font size="4">It was highlighted in one of the premier articles in <a href="http://steamup.com/sitgonline/forum/articles/merlinarticle/merlinarticle.html">Steam in the Garden Online</a> , quite a few years ago, in the mid '90s.</font></p>

 

[New Haven Neil]

I thought it looked like a Merlin, indeed someone posted photos of one that was very similar recently, I think we decided it was an Avonside, but this un has a few different fittings, especially the reversing valve.

It's new owner bought it because he liked the look of it, rather than a considered buy......he's new to the game!

 

[brianthesnail96]

Is that not the same one that was discussed on eBay? It's the same livery and I've never seen another that livery.

It is indeed an Avonside and Merlin (or Tom Cooper at least, as Steve said) and that's all I know. Oh, and it's pretty and I want one!

 

[New Haven Neil]

No idea Matt - I can't find that thread. It's certainly of the same design, for sure.

It may well be, it belongs to a friend of a friend in the north east, he's just got it......

EDIT - yes!! found the thread, it is the same one!! Small world. £477 - a bit dear......but not too bad.

 

[brianthesnail96]

Eeek!

 

[New Haven Neil]

Turns out it's not as good as it looks in the photos - which is a shame, as I gather the owner is new to steam, but I'm sure he'll get it sorted. Shame it's so far away from me....

I really like the look of this little engine, although I'm not too struck on the colour - but that's only a coat of paint. Hope it turns out OK Stephen......

 

[tagorton]

New Haven Neil - 4/12/2009 8:24 PM

Turns out it's not as good as it looks in the photos - which is a shame, as I gather the owner is new to steam, but I'm sure he'll get it sorted. Shame it's so far away from me....

I really like the look of this little engine, although I'm not too struck on the colour - but that's only a coat of paint. Hope it turns out OK Stephen......

Prob just timing. I have a merlin timing sheet here if req

 

[New Haven Neil]

Apparently it leaks like a teabag from it's boiler fittings, Tag, but he's on the case....with a bit of guidance!

I may tap you for that valve setting info though, when he manages to get it to hold it's water......we'll see how it runs.

Thanks for the help!

Neil.