[SEL] Thompson Engine valves

[Peter Lowe]

>> Hi all
>> Does anyone know anything about Thompson engine valves? does Company 
>> still exist?, time frame of company?, who they are now?
>> Regards
>> Peter Lowe


>
> Hi Peter, are you sure it isn't an automobile steam engine?
> see 
> http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/?irn=214763&search=steam+engine&images=&c=&s=
> Dave Croft




Hi Dave
NO, this engine that has the Thompson valves is an R&V, I was just curious 
as to the company, their origin, if they still exist, the age of the valves, 
if they are original.
It is all part of deeply researching within the R&V register.
It is all the behind the scenes work that goes on and occasionally we come 
out into the light of day for help from our gurus.
Anyone can write an engine history, I have already done this, most of the 
leg work is well under way. I like to cross the"T's" and dot the "I's".
You would probably call that a fanatic, but I find the between the lines 
info more interesting than just the engine history.
My book starts from the birth of its two founders, the rise and fall of 
their empire and their legacy which we now enjoy.

So, oh wise and wonderful group of gurus, I still need to know more about 
Thompson engine valves USA !!!

Regards
Peter Lowe
R&V Engine Registrar
Australia
Ph: 61-266453455
http://www.oldengine.org/members/plowe/rv-engines/rvpage.htm
http://www.oldengine.org/members/plowe/rv-engines/rv-register.htm