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General => Chat & Off Topic Stuff => Topic started by: Eddy Matthews on November 27, 2006, 08:43:50 AM

Title: Steamer for sale
Post by: Eddy Matthews on November 27, 2006, 08:43:50 AM

Is this the most ridiculous steam powered model you've ever seen? It never ceases to amaze me just what junk some people will try to sell on Ebay!

I suppose I shouldn't be so critical, as it was probably someones pride and joy, but I just couldn't help myself with this one!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Steam-River-Cruiser_W0QQitemZ170054634586QQihZ007QQcategoryZ14737QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Title: Steamer for sale
Post by: mjt60a on November 27, 2006, 09:07:26 AM

...at least he didn't put paddlewheels on it...

Title: Steamer for sale
Post by: Eddy Matthews on November 27, 2006, 09:09:06 AM

A good point Mick - Thank god for small mercies eh? ;)

Title: Steamer for sale
Post by: RickF on November 27, 2006, 11:14:12 AM

Don't knock it Eddy. A Mamod engine, boiler, two channel radio, batteries and a hull, plus three litres of meths!

The bits add up - and no reserve!

Rick

Title: Steamer for sale
Post by: mjt60a on November 28, 2006, 09:54:28 AM

True, it's not a bad 'bunch of stuff' but if I had it I'd have to convert the cabin cruiser to electric power and use the engine for something more suitable (pity it's a single acting engine though so only runs in one direction...)