Building Simple Model Steam Engines

Author: Tubal Cain
Publisher: Nexus Special Interests
ISBN: 9781854861474
Category : Models and modelmaking
Languages : en
Pages : 106

Book Description
A guide to building simple oscillating steam engine models. It describes the making of four such models: Kitty, a small overtype engine; Otto, a simple steam turbine plant; Wencelas, a superior Christmas present; and Henry a 19th-century vertical engine and boiler.

Making Simple Model Steam Engines

Author: Stan Bray
Publisher: The Crowood Press
ISBN: 071984357X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 417

Book Description
In this book long-time model maker Stan Bray describes the construction of a range of uncomplicated miniature steam engines, for construction by the model engineer.

Model Engine-making

Author: J. Pocock
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Engines
Languages : en
Pages : 202

Book Description

The Backyard Railroader

Author: Jeff Frost
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476631646
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 307

Book Description
Steam locomotives dominated the railways from the 1820s through the 1960s. Today almost all of them have been replaced with electric and diesel engines, yet the fascination surrounding steam-powered trains has not dwindled. A diverse community of enthusiasts--from mechanics to teachers to lawyers--have taken up the hobby of building and running steam locomotives in their own backyards. Drawing on the author's extensive experience and research, this guide covers the materials, tools, skills and technical information needed to get started or to improve an existing design.

The Most Powerful Idea in the World

Author: William Rosen
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226726347
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 401

Book Description
"The Most Powerful Idea in the World argues that the very notion of intellectual property drove not only the invention of the steam engine but also the entire Industrial Revolution." -- Back cover.

Building a Portable Steam Engine

Author: Tony Webster
Publisher: Crowood
ISBN: 1847978665
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 302

Book Description
This practical, instructional book describes the construction of a model of the Lampitt portable steam engine, which dates back to 1862, and which provided rotative power to drive threshing machines, circular saws, feed mills and other farm machinery. The construction of every component is described in precise detail and the text is supported by many helpful step-by-step photographs. In addition, useful advice is provided about obtaining materials and about the tools that are required to equip a model-engineering workshop. Accordingly, the information provided in this fascinating book will enable the reader to construct not only the Lampitt engine but also many other engineering models in the future. When the reader has finished building 'the Lampitt' he will, in effect, have completed an engineering apprenticeship, and will have a model engine of which he can be proud and which fully reveals the skills that he has learned. Fully illustrated with 142 step-by-step colour photographs.

Step by Step Metalwork

Author: Kenneth Wells
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780237281298
Category : Metal-work
Languages : en
Pages : 93

Book Description

Toy Steam Engines

Author: Bob Gordon
Publisher: Shire Publications
ISBN: 9780852637753
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
This title gives a fascinating survey of the different kinds of toy steam engines of the stationary type, and especially those produced during the heyday of steam toys between 1900 and 1930. Dealing mainly with the German manufacturers, the pioneers of the mass-produced steam toys, it explains how the engines work, gives advice about operating and maintaining them and contains useful information about identifying and dating vintage models. The manufacturers and retailers who played a leading part in the production and distribution of steam toys are described, and a brief reference is made to manufacturers who are still making toy steam engines. This will be an excellent reference book for steam enthusiasts of all ages.

Building Small Steam Locomotives

Author: Peter Jones
Publisher: Crowood Press UK
ISBN: 9781847970299
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
If you have an ambition to build a small live steam locomotive, but are daunted by the skills required, then this book is for you. Written in his clear and encouraging style, Peter Jones demystifies the whole process for those with little or no previous experience. Contents include: An explanation of terms; Basic metalworking processes; Step-by-step project guides; Machining; Boilermaking; Painting; and Finishing. Fully illustrated throughout with color photographs and drawings, and including appendices of suppliers and societies, this is an invaluable work for the railway modeler.

A Passion for Steam

Author: Marc Horovitz
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692238264
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
"A Passion for Steam" describes how small scale, live-steam locomotives work in clear, understandable language. All systems are covered, including boilers, boiler fittings, burners, different fuels, valve gears, different cylinder types, and sundry variations. The second half of the book is a fascinating survey of nearly 100 miniature locomotives, scratchbuilt and commercial, that discusses what makes each one different from its fellows. The book is fully illustrated with hundreds of high-quality drawings and beautiful photographs.