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The Regular Stuff: Chat, Buy, Sell, Off Topic, etc. => General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals => Topic started by: tenniV11 on March 23, 2022, 07:40:37 am

Title: Re: New Workhorse arrived - Steam motor W 80
Post by: St Paul Steam on March 23, 2022, 08:37:32 pm

That is a beefy plant and that boiler is unique & cool looking. Congratulations 😊

Title: Re: New Workhorse arrived - Steam motor W 80
Post by: txlabman on March 23, 2022, 03:44:12 pm

It really is a Workhorse.

A new one to me.

Thanks for a great video Arnold.

Title: Re: New Workhorse arrived - Steam motor W 80
Post by: Woe is me on March 23, 2022, 02:45:28 pm

It is very solid looking. Nice finish on the boiler too.

Title: Re: New Workhorse arrived - Steam motor W 80
Post by: skeptic49 on March 23, 2022, 02:00:05 pm

Congratulations! Nice looking engine!

Title: Re: New Workhorse arrived - Steam motor W 80
Post by: Steamloco on March 23, 2022, 12:39:08 pm

Nice engine. Looks very solid and a good runner.

Title: New Workhorse arrived - Steam motor W 80
Post by: tenniV11 on March 23, 2022, 07:40:37 am

Just got this rare Steam motor made by Holzapfel of Switzerland.
Made a test run today - it is a good runner. Enjoy, Arnold ;D
Have the original description from 1984:

Two-cylinder steam engine "Holzapfel W 80".
The ideal purpose-built engine for good performance and wide touring range, as an emergency generator or outdoor toy drive. High-speed runner with two oscillating cylinders, self-starting in any position. Strong construction with good lubrication allows continuous operation. Reverse control allows forward, reverse and stop position under steam pressure. All parts bolted together and therefore easy to dismantle for cleaning.
Test pressure 10 bar, propane burner. Capacity at 3 bar 1200 rpm = 1/4 Ps. Weight 15 Kg
Year of manufacture 1984

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu8mg8caoVw&t=11s