Best Toy for Boys/Men - Very Nice Wilesco D8 Electric

Description: LIVING ESTATE SALE (Details at the end of description) SU/AI For your consideration is a Wilesco D8 Live Steam Engine made in Germany in the 1970s. 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.Much better than the smaller D6 that cannot handle any load, this engine can operate a small accessory. This particular engine has been air tested (video). It should not give much trouble to operate on steam.The heating element warms up. Never turn it on with an empty boiler.It is in very good condition with hardly any observable corrosion.The white residue on the water level sight is calcium coming from the unfortunate use of tap water. It usually cleans well with a heated combination of (distilled) water, vinegar and eventually CLR. Repeat. You will need some solid fuel pellets (anywhere camping supplies are sold) and using solely distilled water is strongly recommended. The closest comparable model that is still produced by Wilesco is the D10 :https://www.wilesco-shop.de/en/stationary-steam-engines/d10-steam-engine.htmlA new D10 is currently 236.50 Euros (US$250) but you need to add about $80 for the electric heater.This one is less than half price (but a bit smaller than the D10).As this model is electric, you will only need (distilled) water. 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 the heating element warms up. It has been fired. It is complete except for the original box that is missing. I would rate it a 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: 2025-02-05T13:27:13.000Z

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