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19th century diagonally-mounted model steam engine
« on: April 25, 2026, 04:55:24 pm »
Was wondering if this model engine has any resemblance to a paddlewheel steamer engine? I can't think of any other reason it was inclined (mounted diagonally), although it obviously has a single flywheel rather than twin paddlewheels. Most of it is made from brass castings (nickel plated) and thought to be from the 1860s-70s. Any thoughts? Just the imagination of the maker?

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Re: 19th century diagonally-mounted model steam engine
« Reply #1 on: 7 hours ago »
Bonjour,

To my opinion, this is not a paddle steam machine, the crankshaft has only one side. The flywheel is builts for this machine furthermore?

Below an example of paddle steam machine :



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Re: 19th century diagonally-mounted model steam engine
« Reply #2 on: 2 hours ago »
Thanks Raphael. I also conclude that it is not a model of a paddlewheel steamer engine but was certainly inspired by one. I do have this model of a side lever paddlewheel steamer engine. It was modeled after the French Navy's fist steamship "Le Sphinx". Made by a modeler in Germany but missing parts of the valve gear which I need to make. Unfortunately no drawings.
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