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PennyLouise - 20 Jun 2009 15:42 GMT

I have two live steam model traction engines which I need to sell (1"
Minnie and 1 1/2" Burrell SCC) before emigrating. I've had them both
for 20 years, I've no idea now how best to sell them, anyone any ideas?
It's not a world I want to get back into, but want them to go to someone
who will appreciate them.

Penny x

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Charles P - 20 Jun 2009 16:58 GMT

>I have two live steam model traction engines which I need to sell (1"
>Minnie and 1 1/2" Burrell SCC) before emigrating. I've had them both
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>Penny x

I suppose it depends upon the balance between speed of sale,
maximising price or finding a good home.
For a good home then http://www.homeworkshop.org.uk might be better
For the other aspects then Ebay might suit

Since I've never had bought or sold one then my opinion is based on
observation, not experience

Charles

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Mike - 20 Jun 2009 17:00 GMT

> I have two live steam model traction engines which I need to sell (1"
> Minnie and 1 1/2" Burrell SCC) before emigrating. I've had them both
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> Penny x

Hi Penny

Dare I say ebay, but work out what the cost will be first.
Mike

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jasonballamy - 20 Jun 2009 18:27 GMT

The most active model TE site is on Traction Talk, you could place an a
there.

http://www.tractiontalkforum.com/

If its speed of sale then one of the dealers like Station Road Stea
may be an option.

http://www.stationroadsteam.com/

Do they have upto date boiler tests as this will have a big factor o
what you can expect them to fetch.

Jaso

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itbookham - 08 Jul 2009 10:49 GMT

Hi,

I recently saw your thread in RC Groups. I hope you do not mind m
asking but are the traction engines for sale?

I might be interested in the Minnie.

You can email me at: msalzedo@btinternet.com

Best wishes,

Mar

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PennyLouise - 08 Jul 2009 15:43 GMT

Thank you everyone for your advice. The two engines mentioned have bee
sold, now I need to sell the two half finished 2" Fowler Superb
ploughing engines, the remainder of my work. They were being built t
exhibition standard, from original drawings, but could be finished t
John Haining's design with just a little adaptation. But they are bi
projects, although now within reach of a 3 1/2" lathe: all the larg
stuff is done.

Looks like boiler certs are a now a nightmare, but these engine
pre-date the 2001 CE marking requirement, so a hydraulic test i
sufficient. They were tested and certified at the time of building, bu
the paperwork is proving elusive to find :(

Penny Louis

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michael gray - 09 Jul 2009 16:35 GMT

> Hi,
>
> I recently saw your thread in RC Groups. I hope you do not mind me
> asking but are the traction engines for sale?
> I might be interested in the Minnie.
> You can email me at: msalzedo@btinternet.com

Just had an email from Steve Baldock this a.m., he has an item on eBay
you could be interested in

http://tinyurl.com/kk46sj

if I win the Loto 6-49 this Friday I'll buy it for the Dawson City
Museum, Yukon where it belongs.

Mike in BC

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