[SEL] Is a Rare Engine Worth a Case of Good Beer?

[Roger DiRuscio]

Arnie I guess I am about over this stationary engine thing. I will try and 
unsubscribe for a while
It seems there are those who feel it ok to use this as a forum to raise 
money for their projects.
Well I guess thats fine, Im tired of it and will unbind my shorts by 
unsubscribing for now
I find your inference insulting also.
Roger

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Arnie Fero" <fero_ah at city-net.com>
To: "The SEL email discussion list" <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Cc: "Old Engine" <stationary-engine at oldengine.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 7:01 AM
Subject: Re: [SEL] Is a Rare Engine Worth a Case of Good Beer?


> Hi Roger,
>
> Your post amazes me on so many levels, I'm hard pressed to decide where to
> begin.  Let's start with the easy part.  Don't get your panties in a
> bunch, this IS a Stationary Engine list, this post IS about a rare
> stationary engine, that without our help, might end up as a pig iron ingot
> on a dockside in Shanghai, China, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, YES YOU DO NEED A
> VACATION!!
>
> If you are receiving 350 spam messages per day you NEED to download and
> use a spam blocker!!  My typical spam load is 1 or 2 per day that get
> through to my Inbox.  You should also have a firewall and a virus checker.
> Those are all basics for anyone on the net in 2006.
>
> Now back to the subject...
>
> The Stationary Engine List has a LONG history of involvement in engine
> rescues.  The first major one was the Tod Engine Wrecking Crew.  A number
> of list members got together, donated time, tools, materials, and some
> money to help save the Tod Engine in Youngstown.  There was no personal
> gain for anyone involved, just a helluva lot of camaraderie, lifelong
> friendships made, and a wonderful engine saved.
>
> There have been other such projects large and small.  One memorable event
> was kicked off by Dave Rotigel.  There was a wonderful young man who
> posted to Harry's SmokStak that he was 14 and was looking to acquire his
> first stationary engine.  He was brutally flamed by a bunch of crusty old
> farts who were convinced that he was a shill for someone who wanted to
> steal their precious engines.  They probably needed to take vacations too.
> Dave took a different approach.  He called the lad in question, talked to
> him, determined that he had genuine interest in old engines.  Dave then
> approached the list, explained the situation, and asked if folks would
> like to contribute to getting this young man his first stationary engine.
> Many did, Dave bought him a nice Herc, and the rest is history.  The young
> man is a solid collector today, a credit to the hobby, and is still on the
> list.
>
> What Paul and Hazel Evans have accomplished with the Internal Fire Museum
> in Wales is nothing short of astonishing.  Obviously, you have chosen to
> rant to the list about folks trying to steal from you rather than actually
> taking a look at the Museum in question.  Do me a personal favor, please?
> Stop reading here, and go have a look.
> http://www.internalfire.com/
>
> If after checking out the museum, you still feel that I'm in some way
> trying to "steal from you" when I encourage you to make a
> contribution to saving a big old stationary engine, please let me know and
> I'll issue you a public on-list apology.
>
> If, on the other hand, you happen to agree with me that the Internal Fire
> Museum is a pretty amazing place and that the world-wide Stationary
> Engine List would be better off with that Ruston 11HE Diesel as a
> running exhibit at the Internal Fire Museum rather than a lump of pig iron
> in China, would you, in return, commit to making a contribution to help
> save it?  http://www.internalfire.com/donate.php
>
> How's that, a fair deal?
>
> Oh, and when you book that much needed vacation, consider the British
> Isles.  In addition to the Internal Fire Museum, there's also the Anson
> Museum http://www.enginemuseum.org/ and many others.  There's also one
> helluva set of engine shows that are worth attending.  You can read about
> a few of them here...
> http://www.oldengine.org/members/arnie/yank2000/yank1.htm
> http://www.oldengine.org/members/arnie/yank2001/yank1.htm
> http://www.oldengine.org/members/arnie/yank2002/yank1.htm
>
> See ya,  Arnie
>
> PS - Don't forget to get a spam blocker.  That alone might improve your
> mood.
>
> Arnie Fero
> Pittsburgh, PA
> fero-ah at city-net.com
>
> On Tue, 7 Mar 2006, Roger DiRuscio wrote:
>
>> I had hoped that this was an engine group, Everywhere I turn is someone
>> asking for money its so tiring. 350 spam message yesterday wanting to
>> steal from me, now more here sorry guess im tired and need a vacation
>
>> Roger
>>
>> > Arnie Fero <fero_ah at city-net.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > Ruston 11HE Diesel
>> > Rescue Appeal
>> >
>> > At the New Years Day Crankup in 2005 discussions began regarding a very
>> > special engine. A Ruston 11HE single cylinder diesel originally 
>> > installed
>> > at Taplow Repeater Station near Maidenhead. This is one of 10 made to a
>> > special specification for the GPO and we think this is the only 
>> > survivor.
>> >
>> > This is a particularly lovely big single and has done very little in 
>> > the
>> > way of work. It still has the two direct coupled generators it drove at
>> > Taplow and will make a superb and complementary exhibit at the museum.
>> > <snip>
>> > This is a unique opportunity and if you feel able to make a donation 
>> > you
>> > can do so through our website or preferably by sending a cheque made
>> > payable to "Internal Fire - Museum of Power".
>> >
>> > Many Thanks
>> >
>> > Paul and Hazel
>> > Tel: 01239 811212
>> > Email: paul at semidiesel.com
>
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