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Re: Suggestions for very small steam engine.
« Reply #15 on: April 05, 2022, 11:16:43 am »
Bruce, how about this one from Bengs:
This "Danni" looks maybe closer to a Cretors
bore is 15 mm and stroke 18 mm
dia of the flywheel 80 mm - but you can also
make a solid one with 40 mm.
the set is milled all other materials raw.
website: https://www.bengs-modellbau.de/materialbausaetze/dampfmaschinen/dampfmaschine-danni

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Re: Suggestions for very small steam engine.
« Reply #16 on: April 05, 2022, 01:27:13 pm »
Thanks Arnold,  I do like it ,I wonder if they sell one ready to run ?
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Re: Suggestions for very small steam engine.
« Reply #17 on: April 05, 2022, 03:18:31 pm »
Quote from: St Paul Steam on April 05, 2022, 01:27:13 pm
Thanks Arnold,  I do like it ,I wonder if they sell one ready to run ?

I guess they are only available as a kit - the website
from Bengs in english language:

https://www.bengs-modellbau.de/en/material-kits/steam-engines/139/model-steam-engine-danni-premilled-material-kit
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Re: Suggestions for very small steam engine.
« Reply #18 on: April 05, 2022, 07:33:06 pm »
Hi Bruce, Gage GA Graham Industries had a horizontal that is the only one I am aware of that could be used as a Cretors small enough to fit within your size requirements.

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Re: Suggestions for very small steam engine.
« Reply #19 on: April 05, 2022, 07:39:01 pm »
Are we going to see a miniature SPS popcorn wagon??  ;D  ;D
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Re: Suggestions for very small steam engine.
« Reply #20 on: April 05, 2022, 07:45:33 pm »
Quote from: Nick on April 05, 2022, 07:39:01 pm
Are we going to see a miniature SPS popcorn wagon??  ;D  ;D
I had the same thought!
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Re: Suggestions for very small steam engine.
« Reply #21 on: April 05, 2022, 08:21:45 pm »
Bruce, here is another one that might fit the bill.

Built by George Britnell. Maybe you could talk him out of it?

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Re: Suggestions for very small steam engine.
« Reply #22 on: April 05, 2022, 09:20:32 pm »
Quote from: RedRyder on April 05, 2022, 07:33:06 pm
Hi Bruce, Gage GA Graham Industries had a horizontal that is the only one I am aware of that could be used as a Cretors small enough to fit within your size requirements.

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unfortunately, Graham Ind. is out of business.
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Re: Suggestions for very small steam engine.
« Reply #23 on: April 05, 2022, 09:22:16 pm »
Quote from: RedRyder on April 05, 2022, 08:21:45 pm
Bruce, here is another one that might fit the bill.

Built by George Britnell. Maybe you could talk him out of it?

Gil


George's engine would be lovely (all his creations are) but it appears to be high revving with a very high stall.
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Re: Suggestions for very small steam engine.
« Reply #24 on: April 05, 2022, 09:25:12 pm »
Quote from: RedRyder on April 05, 2022, 07:45:33 pm
Quote from: Nick on April 05, 2022, 07:39:01 pm
Are we going to see a miniature SPS popcorn wagon??  ;D  ;D
I had the same thought!
well no ,not a Popcorn wagon (yet) I was afraid I might have led some of you to that thought when I mentioned what type of small engine I was seeking.
here is a picture of the project so I can dispel some of the speculation out there  ;)










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Re: Suggestions for very small steam engine.
« Reply #25 on: April 05, 2022, 09:31:43 pm »
Ah, it’s all as clear as mud now 😂
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Re: Suggestions for very small steam engine.
« Reply #26 on: April 06, 2022, 06:34:41 am »
Popcorn or peanut roasting stand?
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Re: Suggestions for very small steam engine.
« Reply #27 on: April 06, 2022, 06:47:03 am »
Quote from: St Paul Steam on April 05, 2022, 09:22:16 pm
Quote from: RedRyder on April 05, 2022, 08:21:45 pm
Bruce, here is another one that might fit the bill.

Built by George Britnell. Maybe you could talk him out of it?

Gil


George's engine would be lovely (all his creations are) but it appears to be high revving with a very high stall.
Keep in mind that George's engine is fairly new at this filming and not likely broken in yet. A good break-in and a small work load would likely allow for slower running. That said, you are aware that an engine with a .9" flywheel would need to be pretty will seasoned to run slowly.
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Re: Suggestions for very small steam engine.
« Reply #28 on: April 06, 2022, 07:00:17 am »
Re::you are aware that an engine with a .9" flywheel would need to be pretty will seasoned to run"
I am aware.
My project would not do justice to a wonderfully presented rendition of a miniature model steam engine such as Georges 😔
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Re: Suggestions for very small steam engine.
« Reply #29 on: April 06, 2022, 07:02:44 am »
I really like the Bengs engine Arnold presented, and would buy a ready to run model. Still looking...
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