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#Post#: 62950--------------------------------------------------
Empire no. 43 "SOLD"
By: rails4ever Date: April 22, 2024, 11:46 am
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I bought this on eBay a few months ago for $150 with shipping.
It is in great condition and has no leaks, aside from the
cylinder condensing water and spewing out as normal. Whistle is
LOUD and fully functional.
I am not a fan of Empire engines. I am more of a Stuart, Doll,
and Jensen guy. So I am using the funds from this engine for
other stuff. I had fun with it but I’m going to sell ‘er.
Comes as is, with the cord included. Sight glass works and
doesn’t leak either. Heats up FAST!
I figured I’d post it here before I list elsewhere.
Asking $150 which includes shipping. UPS ground will be
shipping choice.
Post a reply or PM me. [attachimg=1][attachimg=2]
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Re: Empire no. 43
By: RichSteamTx Date: April 22, 2024, 6:36 pm
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Very clean #43 hope it goes to a good home!
Just wondering, is that a later one, with the oval UL cover on
bottom side or still just the simple nuts keeping it together?
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Re: Empire no. 43
By: rails4ever Date: April 22, 2024, 6:45 pm
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[quote author=RichSteamTx link=topic=7149.msg62967#msg62967
date=1713828987]
Very clean #43 hope it goes to a good home!
Just wondering, is that a later one, with the oval UL cover on
bottom side or still just the simple nuts keeping it together?
[/quote]
Does this help?
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Re: Empire no. 43
By: RichSteamTx Date: April 22, 2024, 6:52 pm
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Yes, the oval base at the bottom, later model towards the end of
their engines. Thank you, curiosity satisfied ;-)
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Re: Empire no. 43
By: rails4ever Date: April 22, 2024, 6:53 pm
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[quote author=RichSteamTx link=topic=7149.msg62969#msg62969
date=1713829930]
Yes, the oval base at the bottom, later model towards the end of
their engines. Thank you, curiosity satisfied ;-)
[/quote]
Does this make it more or less sought after?
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Re: Empire no. 43
By: RichSteamTx Date: April 22, 2024, 7:10 pm
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[quote author=SteamAddict91 link=topic=7149.msg62970#msg62970
date=1713830000]
[quote author=RichSteamTx link=topic=7149.msg62969#msg62969
date=1713829930]
Yes, the oval base at the bottom, later model towards the end of
their engines. Thank you, curiosity satisfied ;-)
[/quote]
Does this make it more or less sought after?
[/quote]
I suppose it depends on what you are tying to acquire in your
collection. If I didn't have this one, I'd likely be making you
a offer (we all like a good deal, right?). But if I was just
trying to get a model or two, I'd likely be looking for a
pre-50s Empire. I'd image most members here know I have a soft
spot for Empires (and that's putting it lightly) and I nearly
have the whole line of their Steam Engine/Accessory line. In my
collection the later #43 is my least favorite as the quality and
craftsmanship isn't near a pre-50s B-43 / B-30 / etc. That is
just my opinion and that didn't stop me from getting a #43 like
yours in my collection :-)
The #43 with UL Oval bottom
(HTM) https://www.officeofsteamforum.com/ebay/empire-43-with-original-instructions-tag!<br
/>I have came with the Empire paper tag and it is only slightly
in
better shape (no dents) than yours.
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Re: Empire no. 43
By: rails4ever Date: April 22, 2024, 7:33 pm
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[quote author=RichSteamTx link=topic=7149.msg62971#msg62971
date=1713831016]
[quote author=SteamAddict91 link=topic=7149.msg62970#msg62970
date=1713830000]
[quote author=RichSteamTx link=topic=7149.msg62969#msg62969
date=1713829930]
Yes, the oval base at the bottom, later model towards the end of
their engines. Thank you, curiosity satisfied ;-)
[/quote]
Does this make it more or less sought after?
[/quote]
I suppose it depends on what you are tying to acquire in your
collection. If I didn't have this one, I'd likely be making you
a offer (we all like a good deal, right?). But if I was just
trying to get a model or two, I'd likely be looking for a
pre-50s Empire. I'd image most members here know I have a soft
spot for Empires (and that's putting it lightly) and I nearly
have the whole line of their Steam Engine/Accessory line. In my
collection the later #43 is my least favorite as the quality and
craftsmanship isn't near a pre-50s B-43 / B-30 / etc. That is
just my opinion and that didn't stop me from getting a #43 like
yours in my collection :-)
The #43 with UL Oval bottom
(HTM) https://www.officeofsteamforum.com/ebay/empire-43-with-original-instructions-tag!<br
/>I have came with the Empire paper tag and it is only slightly
in
better shape (no dents) than yours.
[/quote]
That is cool!! It’s not that I dislike empire engines they’re
just not my favorite. We all have favorites, I suppose. None
the less they’re good engines and run good if they were taken
care of.
#Post#: 62992--------------------------------------------------
Re: Empire no. 43
By: rails4ever Date: April 23, 2024, 12:53 pm
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No longer for sale.
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