| Archive for Freesteam For collectors and enthusiasts of all steam engines |
| Nick |
Pair of MerseysHere's my Mersey 53G:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVNvctY22Zo and my Mersey 54R: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjJYyjkwwjo&feature=related Enjoy! Pics later... |
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| John Chapman |
Super, I love Merseys. Thanks for sharing those Nick 
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| Mamod Collector |
Ohh they are nice, especialy the 54R
I have one like your 53G Nick, mines the 53PR Very similer, are these recent aquesitions Nick ? |
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| silverfoxsteam |
Now that 54R's what I call impressively controlable!
I've got a 53GR, but whilst the reverser's quite effective as a speed control it's only a single cylinder so won't 'tick over' like the twin does! Very nice indeed.
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| Nick |
The 53 was bought some time around April. The 54 was on ebay in July and I am very happy with the price: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAP...RK:MEWAX:IT&item=130317507323 compared to the last one! 
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/steam-engin...5302f19f&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 |
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| Scorpion2nz |
the 54r
I like it I want it I will pm you my address please send asap 
failing that some detail drawings maybe more acceptable to you if possible as that looks like something I would like to copy but all in all a very appealing engine and it runs very nicely thank you for the video |
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| silverfoxsteam |
By the way Nick, what burner(s) were you using under the 54 in the video? | ||
| Spokesmann |
Quality English steam. | ||
| Mamod Collector |
Well done Nick, thats a real bargain
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| Nick |
Almost forgot the pics 
53: 
And the 54: 
3 of my Merseys have the "tested" stamp, but this is my only one with a sticker: 
I'll have to get a picture taken of the 54's box and post.
I was using a small Bowman burner (can't remember, but I think from my m135). I just stick the tube through the firebox slot. I was hoping my 53's burner would work (minus a wick tube) but the spacing is different, so I'll most likely have to make one. |
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| silverfoxsteam |
I thought I saw a bowman burner in there! Is the 53's burner a three or four wick? When you say the spacing's different - does that imply that Mersey didn't have a 'standard' d'you think? |