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

  

Twin 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. The horizontal twin cylinder "mill" engine is a simple design, yet retains the basic mechanics of engines which powered factories, workshops 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, see picture - NO BOILER.

The classic mill engine layout has two double acting cylinders, eccentric driven slide valves and the brass flywheel offers smooth running and is capable of powering a range of accessories, in a variety of roles. The engine also includes triple split bronze pedestal bearings for the crank shaft, tube sliders and a very substantial cast base.

On the twin crank shaft, the cranks for each cylinder are offset by 90° which means the engine will self-start in any position. The kit consists of precision produced parts each carefully made and checked to ensure ease of assembly and reliability in service.

The cylinder assembly and piston are manufactured from brass and the piston shaft, connecting rods, column screws and valve from stainless steel so are not susceptible to the corrosion. The piston shafts passes through an adjustable glands and the steam inlet can be on the top or bottom of the chests, left or right hand sides. 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 screw driver, allen keys, pliers and metal file. The parts are mainly unfinished metal and will also require painting, polishing, filing, etc. To achieve the appearance shown in the pictures.

NOTE: The kit is supplied with slot head screws but socket head screws (as per the pictures) and hex head screws are available on request. When assembled the engine is fully working and can be run using steam or simply using compressed air e. From hand or foot pumps. For the Assembly Instructions please see. For the Assembly Diagram and Parts List please see.

The item "Live Steam Twin Cylinder Mill Model Steam Engine Fully Machined Metal Kit" is in sale since Wednesday, November 21, 2018. 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.

• Sub-Type: Engines
• MPN: Does Not Apply
• Assembly: Kit Unbuilt
• Brand: Chiltern Model Steam
• Product Type: Steam/ Live Steam