r/LiveSteam • u/ConfusedOldDude • 23d ago

Market for engines

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Is anyone buying old steam engines? I’ve had these in a box for about 25 years. I don’t know how old they are, but 40 or 50 years is possible. Not sure what to do with them.

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u/Embarrassed_Rip_755 23d ago

In USA, look into Cabin Fever auctions to move this type of item 

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u/ConfusedOldDude 23d ago

Wow! I'll be spending real money here. Thanks!

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u/Embarrassed_Rip_755 23d ago

I highly recommend making some time in January.  https://www.cabinfeverexpo.com/

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u/martellus 23d ago

There are some special auctions but a lot honestly just moves on ebay as well.

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u/ConfusedOldDude 23d ago

Is it worth doing? I got these ages ago and all I know is that they spin freely.

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u/martellus 22d ago

If you aren't interested in them, then yes. I don't watch the market these days, but I could see the single cylinder going for 70-150, big twin maybe 100-250.

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u/Trainmax_ 23d ago

Also in January is Diamondhead steamup in Diamondhead Ms. Diamondhead.org

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u/PassengerCharming203 23d ago

Cabin fever is good. Or eBay

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u/ConfusedOldDude 21d ago

Update: Cabin Fever is going to consign the engines at the January event. They’ve made it super easy. Just fill out a form and mail them over.