Model Steam Engine or Toy Steam Engine the Sad but wonderful history on this very old Weeden Engine

[@RetroSteamTech]

That's amazing Jim. I reckon it's a Weeden 339. Always interesting to know the history of an engine, even if it's a little sad like this one. Thanks for sharing the story. Cheers, Alan.

[@SteamEngines-Jim]

Pretty sure your right Alan looking at Franks Weeden history. The date and the burner matches. I'm amazed to know the history of this Weeden.

[@mikesamir7751]

Great Video & Story Jim. Excellent tracking work from Moose too.

[@SteamEngines-Jim]

Thanks Mike appreciate the comment. Amazes me every time I look at this engine.

[@jpackard2723]

Thanks for sharing, I agree that it likely was a stretch of the family budget to give such a gift to a young man in that era. It must have meant a lot to the brother as well. Makes me think what gift have I ever given my boys that might be still around a century from now ?

[@SteamEngines-Jim]

Thanks, my mental imagery of NY in the 1920's is from the first Godfather movie. It would have been a deluxe Christmas present for the young lad. I can imagine the family on Xmas morning as he opened up his present and steamed it for the first time. I'm amazed that 100 years later I know some of the story behind this engine.

[@JohnnySteam]

A superb video Jim, thank you. A sad tale indeed.

[@SteamEngines-Jim]

Thanks John

[@TheKnacklersWorkshop]

Hello Jim, A very interesting video... I love to know the history of things... Take care. Paul,,

[@SteamEngines-Jim]

Thanks very much Paul.....appreciated mate.

[@steam212]

What an incredible video. I have always wondered what stories some of these engines could tell us. It is remarkable that this one showed you. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@SteamEngines-Jim]

Thanks, they must all hold some secrets. I am amazed and privileged to know this ones.

[@juergen.hamers]

Thank you for this video. A sad story. But the story of this engine has been told. That is a good thing. We usually buy these machines from sellers who have them themselves from somewhere and just resell them. Everything remains anonymous. Here we have a story, albeit a sad one.

[@SteamEngines-Jim]

Thanks Juergen, it does truly amaze me to think of this engine being unwrapped on a Christmas morning around a Century ago. All our old engines must have stories that unfortunately we will never know. I'm honored to know some of this ones.

[@craigshistorychannel5918]

The upside-down stamping on the base has been found on another example that I found on the internet. The person that posted it didn't know the model number. Thanks for sharing this nice video!

[@SteamEngines-Jim]

Thanks Criag appreciated.

[@WildwoodT]

I inherited a Weeden #10 from my father in-law who recently passed away at 90 years old. Unfortunately it's missing the part with the little black handle, the pressure release valve. Can't find another one anywhere on-line. I was able to get it working using an air compressor.

[@SteamEngines-Jim]

Be careful using air that you don't use to high a psi as these Weeden boilers are very thin. A machinist will be able to make you this missing part.

[@tycho3471]

Thanks for sharing this story, it's very interesting. Apart from the census information have you found any more information about Albert and his family?

[@SteamEngines-Jim]

Thanks for the reply, I have tried but all leads panned out. I was hoping someone with genealogy expertise would maybe able to advance my quest.

[@tycho3471]

I’ve sent you a message via the Unofficial Mamod forum.

[@urijah9810]

Hello Mr blue! I recently was amazed to find a Weeden steam roller on eBay, but before I buy it, since I am only 13, I need to know how the burner works, could you explain? Thanks!