Best First Engine - AVG Wilesco D8 Live Steam Engine

Description: LIVING ESTATE SALE (Details at the end of description) For your consideration is Wilesco D8 Live Steam Engine made in Germany in the 1970s. The D8 is an excellent choice for a first live steam engine.It is a simple engine that is easy to operate and maintain while demonstrating how a steam engine works.Much better than the smaller D6 that cannot handle any load, this engine can operate a small accessory. This engine has been air tested (video) and should not give much trouble to operate on steam.There are several brand new and original Wilesco parts : - Pressure gauge, - Burner tray, - Smoke stack. In the con section, the main thing to report is quite a few dents on the top of the boiler (photos).The base has been repainted but not the engine part.If you can live with the dents on the boiler, I believe that this can make a pretty good first steam engine.The new parts alone probably add up pretty close to the list price :-) The closest comparable model that is still produced by Wilesco is the D10 :https://www.wilesco-shop.de/en/stationary-steam-engines/d10-steam-engine.htmlA new D10 is currently €236.50 (US$250) and a new D6 is €137.50 (US$147) You will need some solid fuel pellets (anywhere camping supplies are sold) and using solely distilled water is strongly recommended. Please select the shipping system that suits you best. Condition : This engine is rather difficult to grade. At first sight, it is no better than average then, at closer look, there are many brand new and original Wilesco parts (Please read description). It has been air tested (video) and should not give much trouble to operate on steam. It is complete, including the original box that is in average condition. The main thing to report is quite a few small dents on the boiler (photos). The base has been repainted but not the rest. All in all, I believe it is about a C5/C6. VERY IMPORTANT : I am offering four shipping options. You can check the cost by clicking next to shipping on "See Details" or make your choice at take-out. The default is usually UPS Ground as Expedited Shipping can be expensive and is not necessarily more reliable. Please keep in mind that I do not control the cost of shipping that is calculated by eBay.Free pick-up is always available (Rock Hill, SC). LESS IMPORTANT : Items are packed and ready for shipping when I make the listing. Combined shipping cannot be done if one item is larger than 8 x 8 x 8 packed. If it is possible, smaller items can be combined upon request prior to the payment. Guarantee : Item is guaranteed to be as described. I am a very honest seller hoping to deal with honest buyers. If I know something is wrong, I will disclose it but I certainly can make an honest mistake and will do my very best to correct it. Warning : Many of these older collectibles are not in compliance with today's safety standards. It is the responsibility of the buyer to determine whether or not they are still suitable for their intended purpose. Adult supervision is indispensable with any steam engine. Packaging :Items are packed carefully and should remain undamaged through a standard level of care during handling. LIVING ESTATE SALE DETAILS :I had my first steam engine when I was 9 years old. That was 65 years ago. I have been collecting them for 25 years and I am now 74. None of my descendants is interested in the collection, so I decided that it was time to liquidate. As of September 2024, I still have over 1,400 engines of all kinds to list. I believe in full disclosure. It takes me about an hour to list one item, between the assessment, the testing, the video, the photos, the description and the very careful packaging. I try to have very reasonable prices. At comparable quality, my prices are probably the lowest on the market.

Price: 110 USD

Location: Rock Hill, South Carolina

End Time: 2024-11-21T12:55:57.000Z

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