Metal Steam Engine Model with Built in Boiler & Chimney
Metal Steam Engine Model with Built in Boiler & Chimney
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Free-Standing Assembled Metal Steam Engine Model!
Dive and immerse Yourself into the fascinating world of Our model steam engines. See their internal working, their principles and understand how steam power can be harnesed into motion.
This is a pre-assembled steam engine. But if You are after a challange and want to dive deeper into the technical context of converting energy into drive, then have a look at Our DIY assembly kits. They allow a further insight into the functioning of a steam engine.
This is a self-contained pre-assambled model, with an inbuilt boiler. The 140 x 55 mm boiler with 250 cm³ volume and the heavy flywheel with 80 mm diameter provide a powerful and lengthy operating time per boiler fill. During operation, the powerful engine purrs like a Swiss clock and runs almost without vibrations. The sounds can be elicited during operation by means of the dome steam whistle, which can be operated via a small lever. By directing the condensate into a condensate water tray below the chimney, real "smoke" (steam) emerges from the chimney and gives the whole event a very authentic touch.
Please always make sure that the steam engine is not operated without sufficient water filling in the boiler. The water level must always be visible at least at the bottom of the sight glass.
Here are some tips for operating your steam engine:
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Always make sure that the steam engine is not operated without adequate water levels in the boiler, the water level should always be visible at least at the lower end of the sight glass.
- Regular oiling is also necessary when there is no steam pressure in the boiler and the model has cooled down. To do this, unscrew the oil filler screw and fill with steam engine oil. You should rotate the flywheel several times to absorb the oil. We recommend oiling your engine every time you fill the fuel, so that the piston does not seize. 2-3 drops of steam engine oil are sufficient for approximately 10 minutes of operation. All bearings and joints should also be lightly oiled, ensuring a long lifespan for your engine and uninterrupted steam fun.
