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The Engine Shed
New
New Papyrus
OOLS 188
BR Brunswick Green
£1350
UK Delivery: Included in the purchase price.
Overseas Delivery: Shipment will be at purchaser’s cost. Quotation(s) can be obtained on an individual basis excluding any charges/taxes that may be incurred on importation
The club continuously monitor market prices to ensure that the price offered to members is a fair one.
The most desirable of all Live Steam locos, this model was manufactured in Q1 2006 and has never steamed.
The loco was removed from the box by the owner at some point to replace the protective tissue paper, otherwise the box and all the contents are as they were when initially purchased. The box itself is unmarked.
A great opportunity for either the collector or enthusiast to add this pristine loco to their collection.
The loco can be serviced by the club at the purchaser’s request and will come with the OOLS Club Promise 3 month warranty.
Caution!
This brand new loco was actually manufactured around 20 years ago. During manufacture all the moving components would have been lubricated so this oil is also around 20 years old.
Steam oils are primarily mineral oils with additives to prevent the oil from thinning excessively as it heats up. Over time (around five years) these additives can break down and this means that with age, the mineral oil will lose its viscosity (thickness). If a lubricant is too thin the lubricating film may not be thick enough to prevent friction and this can result in moving parts no longer wanting to move. The wheels will feel a bit like they have been ‘glued’ together and this can prevent the loco from running.
This issue is easily resolved by stripping and cleaning the moving parts and fitting new ‘O’ rings to restore the loco to its former glory.
The loco can be serviced by the Club at the purchaser’s request and would be given the OOLS Club Promise 3 month warranty