Very Good Wilesco D6 Live Steam Engine - No Box

Description: LIVING ESTATE SALE (Details at the end of description) MA/AI For your consideration is a Wilesco D6 Live Steam Engine made in Germany in the 1980s. The D6 is a good choice as a first live steam engine.It is a simple engine that is easy to operate and maintain while demonstrating how a steam engine works.This is a small size engine that cannot carry much of a load, but it runs like a little champ. A new one is currently around $175. If you are thinking about buying a new one and plan to fire it, consider this one for much less money. After a few firings, a new one will look just the same. This little engine is in very good condition.It has been air tested (video) and should not give much trouble to operate on steam.It is complete, except for the original box that is missing.It is all original.The little red whistle handle came a bit too close to the burner tray and got a sunburn (photos). Other than that, no dent and no corrosion. The little engine was well cared for. You will need some solid fuel pellets (anywhere camping supplies are sold) and using solely distilled water is strongly recommended. This model is still in production in Germany and you can get a new one :This is the link : https://www.wilesco-shop.de/en/stationary-steam-engines/steam-engine-d6.htmlAlso available from Ministeam : https://www.ministeam.com/products/wilesco-d6Currently around $175. Please select the shipping system that suits you best. Condition : This Live Steam Engine is in very good condition. It has been air tested (video) and should not give much trouble to operate on steam. It is complete, except for the original box that is missing. It is all original. No rust, no dent, but the plastic handle of the whistle went a bit too close to the burner. It has been fired but was well cared for. I would rate it a solid C7. VERY IMPORTANT : I am offering four UPS 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 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). After having several issues with USPS, I am not offering their service any longer, but, if you insist, I will ship USPS. Just know that the reliability for the arrival at destination in a timely fashion has been very poor as of late. 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 December 2024, I still have over 1,300 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: 91.75 USD

Location: Rock Hill, South Carolina

End Time: 2025-01-03T04:47:53.000Z

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