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My first ever scratch built engine My first ever scratch built engine Ironhorse57 · May 09, 2022, 12:30:04 pm Since retirement nearly nine years ago I have mended modded and messed about with dozens of steam and other engines, also built ... 11 Replies · 2819 Views Started by Ironhorse57	11 Replies 2819 Views	May 12, 2022, 09:08:33 am by Woe is me
Question on steam chest location Question on steam chest location millwright1163 · April 10, 2022, 10:19:26 pm I am thinking on building a slide valve type engine. Question is, does the steam chest and valve have to be located on the side ... 4 Replies · 1483 Views Started by millwright1163	4 Replies 1483 Views	May 03, 2022, 10:18:18 am by Woe is me
does anyone have 1 of these ? does anyone have 1 of these ? St Paul Steam · April 26, 2022, 07:08:19 pm seems like an easy build , I would like several more photo's of it .https://www.ebay.com/itm/363806996974?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid... 30 Replies · 6737 Views Started by St Paul Steam « 1 2 3 »	30 Replies 6737 Views	May 01, 2022, 06:14:31 am by St Paul Steam
What is it? What is it? Maxwell · April 24, 2022, 07:13:04 pm Hi, I was visiting a collector friend today, and he showed me this item trying to get any information about. I hope someone here... 3 Replies · 1348 Views Started by Maxwell	3 Replies 1348 Views	April 25, 2022, 10:52:47 am by Maxwell
Testing Jensen and Wilesco Boilers Testing Jensen and Wilesco Boilers D E Jones · April 16, 2022, 07:51:05 pm What is the Hydro test pressure for Jenson and Wilesco boilers ? Donald E. Jones 2 Replies · 1146 Views Started by D E Jones	2 Replies 1146 Views	April 16, 2022, 11:12:59 pm by D E Jones
Question on wobbler type engines Question on wobbler type engines millwright1163 · March 12, 2022, 06:03:47 am I am in the process of scratch building a two-cylinder, 90Degree "V" steam powered wobbler. The bores are 3/4 inch, and stroke i... 7 Replies · 1695 Views Started by millwright1163	7 Replies 1695 Views	April 16, 2022, 08:50:33 pm by millwright1163
Making a ceramic gas burner. Making a ceramic gas burner. Tony Bird · April 09, 2022, 02:05:00 am Hi,I have just finished making a replacement burner for the Ellie steam tram built.https://youtu.be/Ae0haBHX88kToday off to play... 4 Replies · 1268 Views Started by Tony Bird	4 Replies 1268 Views	April 11, 2022, 08:07:33 am by parallelmotion
Steam Whistle Build. Steam Whistle Build. Quickj · April 06, 2022, 08:43:45 pm A guy on youTube channel Retro Steam Tech posted a video this morning of a Bottle opener that he made from a couple of spent C02... 16 Replies · 2349 Views Started by Quickj « 1 2 »	16 Replies 2349 Views	April 09, 2022, 03:11:31 am by Raphael
Looking for drawings for a standalone displacement lubricator Looking for drawings for a standalone displacement lubricator millwright1163 · April 05, 2022, 06:15:15 pm I have read that the better option when choosing a displacement lubricator for a steam engine, is one referred to as a standalon... 0 Replies · 950 Views Started by millwright1163	0 Replies 950 Views	April 05, 2022, 06:15:15 pm by millwright1163
I fixed the boiler problem without removing an end cap. I fixed the boiler problem without removing an end cap. Woe is me · March 27, 2022, 04:03:30 pm I did it, lets hope ay least. Been afraid of loosing the soldered thread nut inside the boiler so I came up with a way to hold i... 11 Replies · 2654 Views Started by Woe is me	11 Replies 2654 Views	March 28, 2022, 06:17:10 am by skeptic49
Need help and opinions on boiler fix Need help and opinions on boiler fix Woe is me · March 26, 2022, 11:19:30 am I've acquired a rathe large Doll steam engine. There's one problem. Under the dome is a fitting that has undersized threads that... 7 Replies · 1793 Views Started by Woe is me	7 Replies 1793 Views	March 27, 2022, 01:29:12 pm by Maxwell
Help/Advice: Doll 360/3 Rehabilitation Help/Advice: Doll 360/3 Rehabilitation skeptic49 · March 08, 2022, 07:31:22 am I'm working on this Doll engine but I'm stymied. I am unable to remove the drain valve from the boiler. It is loose but won't co... 7 Replies · 2093 Views Started by skeptic49	7 Replies 2093 Views	March 10, 2022, 09:55:50 am by yussufhippo
Wilesco R200 boiler repair Wilesco R200 boiler repair AirSpyder · February 22, 2022, 09:01:40 pm Hi all,I haven't shared anything for awhile, mostly just check the forum to see whats going on.Anyway I thought I'd share my lat... 19 Replies · 6344 Views Started by AirSpyder « 1 2 »	19 Replies 6344 Views	March 07, 2022, 04:56:54 pm by AirSpyder
Date of a Wilesco's base. Date of a Wilesco's base. Woe is me · February 23, 2022, 05:19:19 pm I have an older Wilesco with the circular emblem and the corners of the base are not held together with that crimped piece of me... 5 Replies · 2058 Views Started by Woe is me	5 Replies 2058 Views	March 06, 2022, 05:54:58 pm by Woe is me
Alcohol blow torch Alcohol blow torch komet163b · February 19, 2022, 08:18:17 am I'm looking for an alcohol blowtorch to use as a heat source for an engine with a horizontal flue type boiler. It should have ... 13 Replies · 4653 Views Started by komet163b	13 Replies 4653 Views	February 28, 2022, 11:34:20 am by komet163b
unknown model steam engine. I need info on it.. maker, age, rarity unknown model steam engine. I need info on it.. maker, age, rarity Barry Navarre · February 10, 2022, 04:05:08 pm Hi I bought this steam boiler, engine combo on Wednesday at an auction in Lancaster Co. I thought that it was a Carrette model, ... 3 Replies · 1745 Views Started by Barry Navarre	3 Replies 1745 Views	February 11, 2022, 12:38:16 am by tenniV11
Restoring a Stuart 10H and making a PMR Dynamo. Restoring a Stuart 10H and making a PMR Dynamo. Tony Bird · October 18, 2021, 06:01:32 am Hi,I have been going through some old files of photographs and videos and have edited together this.https://youtu.be/ZhvuC1cQDgw... 6 Replies · 1802 Views Started by Tony Bird	6 Replies 1802 Views	February 07, 2022, 11:34:08 am by Tony Bird
I need water injector help please I need water injector help please St Paul Steam · September 30, 2021, 07:08:58 pm Hi folksI got my water injector all cleaned out & hooked up as it was when received , but I cant seem to get it to work successf... 6 Replies · 1580 Views Started by St Paul Steam	6 Replies 1580 Views	January 17, 2022, 08:59:54 am by Woe is me
DOLL 364 series engine from Rouse collection - how does the water ram work DOLL 364 series engine from Rouse collection - how does the water ram work komet163b · January 10, 2022, 11:18:57 am The good news is that I was able to free up the throttle, whistle,drain, and water-fill cocks without breaking anything. That... 4 Replies · 1313 Views Started by komet163b	4 Replies 1313 Views	January 10, 2022, 04:36:51 pm by komet163b
Best Loctite Threadlocker ? Best Loctite Threadlocker ? jkbixby · January 07, 2022, 04:56:05 pm What is the best Loctite Threadlocker for assembling small model steam engines? I have been using Loctite #243 as it works on a... 3 Replies · 1239 Views Started by jkbixby	3 Replies 1239 Views	January 08, 2022, 12:14:31 pm by Raphael

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