Office of Steam Forum for Model & Toy Steam Gas & Hot Air Engines

     Here sharing some photos of a little steam plant that I originally acquired as a set of loose parts, it didn't need much attention aside from assembly and mounting on a sturdy base. All components were very well made, but hardly used at all.

     Includes a PMR boiler, Maacsteam gas tank and burner, and a Graham Industries VR1A engine. I have another engine just like it, that I built from a kit many years ago, but never ran on steam. This one really hums, and (unlike my build), reverses perfectly on the fly. Still need to fine-tine the fittings a bit to eliminate some minor leaks, but otherwise it is a nice runner already.

    I have set it up so that the piping can be quickly changed, to allow it to be used as a free-standing boiler to run other engines. The VR1A pivots (unattached) on a single large peg below the mount. 

   Have really enjoyed the coverage of the Cabin Fever meet, would love to attend some day! [ Guests cannot view attachments ] [ Guests cannot view attachments ] [ Guests cannot view attachments ]

Looks great on the block    I also hope to attend Cabin Fever some day...

Very nice setup. Lovely engine and a sturdy boiler
Crazydoug

Thanks very much for the comments and compliments - sorry about the middle photo, forgot to flip that one! Now that I have figured out how to post photos I will be sharing some more of my various other engines, stay tuned!

Can't wait to see more 

Awesome set-up.

Have you steamed it?