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My last big project for the week of vacation was the connections to my two toy Wilesco engines so they operated. I am running them on compressed air and they work wonderfully. I bought a small air brush compressor, that is so quiet, and so well made, with an air tank. I then piped the compressor to a valve, which lead to a manifold to independently supply air to each engine. All tubing is aquarium air hose, and the engines are run on 5 PSI. Last thing to be installed is a proposed Wilesco steam whistle, ( should arrive this week sometime), which will be used as a "shift" whistle for the little men! I love it when a plan comes together!

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  • Layout Wilesco engine test stand: air compressor bench testing one of the engines
  • Layout Wilesco engines supply: air supply
  • Layout Wilesco engines on air interior
  • Layout Wilesco engines on air: action shot of the engines in operation
  • Layout Powerhouse paired: the boiler house with the Wilesco boilers is pictured here behind the house with the engines. The boilers complete the look.

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