Definitely a loco , and end fired which is slightly unusual for a marine loco boiler . Of couse it doesn't have to be from a boat as until recently most people probably thought it acceptable to get rid of junk in the nearest lake , river or canal . The gentleman that showed me the boiler said they ...

This is Paul Nestburg's pretty little boat. Paul was nice enough to invite me over to his garage and see her in storage. He has done a great job of fitting her out. Her compound engine is THE original York compound. http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac90/csonics/The%20Erich%20J/Minnehaha20100117_00...

So I was finally able to get out to the Minnehaha's barn got the official tour and met a lot of great guys who volunteer their time to keep her up and running. One the interesting facts mentioned was that they refurbish about 1/3rd of her every winter. The Bow http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac90...

Looks like she sold. That was fast!

Imagine her with a nice steam plant: http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/boa/1537725777.html

(EDIT) Looks like the posting was removed. Not sure if she sold or not.

Welcome!

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/boa/1535573191.html

Electric but for the price she could make a nice little steamer...

-Mike

Here's a cool and detailed site by a guy who built his own small compound:

http://aldunlop.com/Dunlop1.375X2.5X1.7 ... ction.html

This might be a nice little craft for somebody looking to buy the whole deal:

http://www.enginads.com/classifieds/sho ... 1221/cat/7

John,

That video and the others in it's series are great! Makes it look so easy. Thanks for sharing you expertise! I've learned a lot today.

-Mike