Building Simple Model Steam Engines
Building Simple Model Steam Engines

Author: Tubal Cain

Publisher: Nexus Special Interests

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 106

ISBN-13: 9781854861474

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A guide to building simple oscillating steam engine models. It describes the making of four such models: Kitty, a small overtype engine; Otto, a simple steam turbine plant; Wencelas, a superior Christmas present; and Henry a 19th-century vertical engine and boiler.

Making Simple Model Steam Engines
Making Simple Model Steam Engines

Author: Stan Bray

Publisher: The Crowood Press

Published: 2005-12-21

Total Pages: 417

ISBN-13: 071984357X

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In this book long-time model maker Stan Bray describes the construction of a range of uncomplicated miniature steam engines, for construction by the model engineer.

Model Steam Engines
Model Steam Engines

Author: Bob Gordon

Publisher: Shire Publications

Published: 2010-06-22

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780852639061

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Model engineering was popularized by pioneering steam enthusiasts, and rapidly grew into an exciting worldwide hobby for amateur engineers. This book describes how model steam engines work, outlines the development of the machine tools used to build the models, and investigates the seven different categories of model engines, which include models built to support patent applications, and those built purely for pleasure. The author, himself a model steam locomotive driver, also delves into the possible pitfalls and practicalities of scale model engineering. Generously illustrated, this is guaranteed to interest any aspiring engineer, as well as collectors of steam engines.

Ceramic Burners for Model Steam Boilers
Ceramic Burners for Model Steam Boilers

Author: Alex Weiss

Publisher: The Crowood Press

Published: 2020-10-26

Total Pages: 343

ISBN-13: 1785007661

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This book covers the materials needed to make ceramic burners and explains how to silver solder them. It discusses LPG and holding tanks, as well as connecting pipework and electronic and mechanical automatic gas-control systems to monitor the boiler pressure. In addition, there is advice on how to set up, install and operate each burner to provide optimum heating to the boiler. A summary of the Boiler Test Code Volume 3 that applies to home-made gas tanks is included, together with a list of useful suppliers with their contact details. This book provides all the information you need to build and operate: three burners, with one variant, for boilers with 42mm, 35mm and 28mm horizontal flues; two round burners for vertical boilers with fire boxes; two different sizes of rectangular burner, with one variant, for use in horizontal water-tube or pot boilers and finally, one small round and one tiny oblong burner for use in Mamod and Wilesco boilers. The burners described are straightforward to make and simple to use to heat the water in boilers that meet the 3 bar litre limit in the UK Boiler Test Code.