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I have wanted a Merlin engine ever since I first got into live steam and read about Tag Gorton's line and his first engine Toni, a Merlin Mayflower. One has been on the USA ebay for some time. I passed it up once when I sold my LGB/Aster Frank S and bought a second hand Roundhouse Argyll. I didn't want my only live steamer to be one with no parts support. I was able to sell one of my garden tractors(I collect those as well), so I took those funds and bought the Mayflower off ebay. Hasn't been steamed in 25+ years, in good shape, RC is working and the son remembers it ran well for his late father back in the 1990's when it was last run. I should have it when tomorrows post arrives. Keeping my fingers crossed for no issues with the reversing valve or piston valve cylinders. I do have someone local that can do repair on small steam engines if it comes to that. Here is a pic I lifted from the auction, more when he arrives tomorrow. Mike.
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