As good as they come : Wilesco D8 Live Steam Engine

Description: LIVING ESTATE SALE (Details at the end of description) MA/AI For your consideration is a Wilesco D8 Live Steam Engine made in Germany in the late 1980s. This is the best toy for boys, men and tomboys !The D8 is an excellent 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 nice small size engine capable of operating an accessory. If you are contemplating the purchase of a comparable engine new and plan to fire it, save a bundle and get this one instead. It has been fired, but it is as good as they come. A new one won't look any better after being fired a few times. This Live Steam Engine is in excellent condition.It has been air tested (video) and will operate on steam.It is 100% complete, including the original box that is in average condition (photos). The boxes used by Wilesco during that period did a good job protecting the content but they didn't age very well.It is 100% original. It is very gift-able. You will need some solid fuel pellets (anywhere camping supplies are sold) and using solely distilled water is strongly recommended. This model was (unfortunately) discontinued by Wilesco a while back and the closest similar engine is the D10 that is a bit larger.https://www.wilesco-shop.de/en/stationary-steam-engines/d10-steam-engine.htmlA new D10 is currently 236.50 Euros (US$250).A new D8 would probably a bit over $200. Please select the shipping system that suits you best. Condition : This Live Steam Engine is used but it's as good as they come. It has been air tested (video) and will operate on steam. It is complete, including the original box that is in average condition. It is all original. 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). I will not ship USPS any longer.If you like FedEx, it can be arranged. 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 January 2025, I still have over 1,200 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: 139 USD

Location: Rock Hill, South Carolina

End Time: 2025-02-03T13:23:29.000Z

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