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Offline sid pileski

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Anyone know where this engine might be?
« on: October 28, 2021, 05:12:46 PM »
First off, let me say, that I know this might not be in the right spot to ask this, but this sub forum seems to get the most daily traffic.

That being said, I built this little Falk probably 15 years ago.
I was showing it at Cabin Fever and a guy asked me if I was interested in selling it? I said no.
Long story short, he hounded me and I did. I regret that decision.
Not to long after the fellow was diagnosed with cancer, and sold everything off.
This engine was sold at a CF auction, as I understand the story.

If possible, I'd like to see if I could locate it and buy it back.
If anyone knows it's whereabouts or who has it, could you please contact me? I would greatly appreciate it.

When I sold it, it also came with a turntable that would turn the engine while it ran. It used a little Stuart 10V that was the first steam engine I ever built.

Thanks, Sid

Offline crueby

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Re: Anyone know where this engine might be?
« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2021, 05:27:04 PM »
Worth contacting the folks who run CF, maybe they can put you in touch with whoever bought it at their auction?

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Re: Anyone know where this engine might be?
« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2021, 05:53:17 PM »
Hello Sid,

That Falk looks to be an exciting littlle engine. I do hope you can relocate it.

Mike
It is the journey that matters, not the destination

Sometimes, it can be a long and winding road

Offline sid pileski

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Re: Anyone know where this engine might be?
« Reply #3 on: October 28, 2021, 06:08:53 PM »
Worth contacting the folks who run CF, maybe they can put you in touch with whoever bought it at their auction?

Chris- I did. I contacted Jared a while ago, but he never got back to me.
In all fairness to them, the auction was quite a while ago too.

Still hoping!!

Sid

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Re: Anyone know where this engine might be?
« Reply #4 on: October 28, 2021, 06:10:13 PM »
Hello Sid,

That Falk looks to be an exciting littlle engine. I do hope you can relocate it.

Mike

It was a nice project. It really came out well.

Thanks, Sid

Offline RReid

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Re: Anyone know where this engine might be?
« Reply #5 on: October 28, 2021, 06:27:04 PM »
You did a fine job on that engine, Sid, I sure hope you can find it. That's one I have a real soft spot for, 20+ years ago I was part of the crew that operated and maintained the full size engine.
Regards,
Ron

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Re: Anyone know where this engine might be?
« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2021, 06:42:47 PM »
That is a beautiful engine and display, I can understand why you would want it back.

Dave

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Re: Anyone know where this engine might be?
« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2021, 06:48:33 PM »
You did a fine job on that engine, Sid, I sure hope you can find it. That's one I have a real soft spot for, 20+ years ago I was part of the crew that operated and maintained the full size engine.

Wow! that's kind of cool!
Do they still run it today?
I've seen some videos of it running on a short little line.

Sid

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Re: Anyone know where this engine might be?
« Reply #8 on: October 28, 2021, 06:49:11 PM »
That is a beautiful engine and display, I can understand why you would want it back.

Dave

Thanks Dave!

Spread the word!

Sid

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Re: Anyone know where this engine might be?
« Reply #9 on: October 28, 2021, 07:04:25 PM »
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Do they still run it today?
Yes, they still use it and the Gypsy to give rides in the summer on a short section of track at Fort Humboldt State Park. The Falk is actually owned by the state. But this volunteer group takes care of operation and maintenance. It still runs with the original boiler from the 1880s, so the boiler inspector limited us to 80psi max.
https://timberheritage.org/our-collection/locamotives/
Regards,
Ron

 

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