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

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.

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?

Runs nicely on 3-5 psi air.

Hi Nick - do the Crampton's have serial numbers - beside the one of the original warranty sheet.
I have a Swiss newspaper and it is written, that only 300 will be produced - initinal price was
back then 650 Swiss francs - in us$ 760.00. Very expensive compared to the smaller Stephenson.
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Safe to swim or not? That is the question.

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Really appreciate the welcome, i don't have one, but want to build a scratch built pump with the same design. I'm wanting to know what the non-return looks like.