Live Steam Single Cylinder Mill Model Steam Engine Fully Machined Metal Kit

  
Single Cylinder "Mill" Model Steam Engine. Fully Machined Kit in Brass, Bronze & Steel.

For additional information and our best prices please feel free to call Simon at Chiltern Model Steam on 07941800103. Horizontal single cylinder mill engine.

Is a simple design, yet retains the basic mechanics of engines which powered many mills, factories and mine pits in the nineteenth century. NOTE: Pictures are of the finished, assembled and painted model, this listing is for the kit of parts, NO BOILER. The classic mill engine layout has a double acting cylinder, eccentric driven slide valve and the large brass flywheel offers smooth running and is capable of powering a range of accessories, in a variety of roles. The engine also includes twin split bronze pedestal bearings for the crank shaft and a substantial cast base. The kit consists of precision produced parts each carefully made and checked to ensure reliability in service. The cylinder assembly, slider and piston is manufactured from brass and the piston shaft, conn rod and valve from stainless steel so are not susceptible to the corrosion. The piston shaft passes through an adjustable gland and the steam inlet can be on the top or bottom of the chest.

Detail Specification: - Type: Horizontal Slide - Bore: 14mm - Stroke: 18mm - Flywheel Diameter: 70mm - Valve type: Slide - Height: 53mm - Length: 150mm - Width: 60mm - Weight: 1.2kg. Connections: 1/4 x 40 tpi ME. The kit consists of a set of fully machined parts that can easily be assembled using simple tools such as a hex/allen keys, pliers and metal file. The parts are largely unpainted metal parts and will also require polishing/filing to achieve the finish shown in the pictures.

NOTE: As per the pictures the kit includes by default a set of socket screws for ease of assembly using hex/allen keys. Slot and hex head screw sets are also available on request. When assembled the engines are fully working and can be can be run using steam or simply using compressed air from hand or foot pumps. We hope that customers will enjoy assembling the models and also find it an educational experience. See video of the engine running and our boiler.

Assembly Drawing and Parts List (PDF). The item "Live Steam Single Cylinder Mill Model Steam Engine Fully Machined Metal Kit" is in sale since Tuesday, January 22, 2019. This item is in the category "Toys & Games\Steam".

The seller is "rowley1234" and is located in Rugeley. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Canada, Brazil, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Chile.

• Product Type: Steam/ Live Steam
• Brand: Chiltern Model Steam Engines
• Sub-Type: Engines
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
• Assembly: Kit Unbuilt
• MPN: Does Not Apply