Dec 01, 2010 · 18 photos. Last summer, I noticed that the boiler of my 2 inch traction engine was leaking. After investigation I decided that I needed a replacement professionally made boiler. I obtained quotes from several firms advertising in the Model Engineer, and gave the order to the firm who offered the best delivery time, which was 4 months. > >.
Read MoreDec 06, 2006 · I am helping a friend rebuild a 12'' rail road engine, We need to retube the boiler and need to buy 11/4 inch tubes 24 1/4 '' long. The tubes we removed were welded in at some time . My first question is should we weld or roll the new tubes in and the second is were is a good place to get 178A tubes the 1 1/4 tube seems to be an odd size Thanks
Read MoreDec 12, 2016 · The tubes appear to be copper. It is 16swg. Backplate and throatplate stays could easily be added. If I were to build a Minnie I would probably only steam it the once and then it would become a display model. I had no intention of building a traction engine, I just bought the boiler out of interest. Michael Gilligan.
Read MoreTraditional Steam Boiler Makers. We run a family business offering a wide range of traction engine and locomotive boiler work. Both smaller and large scale repairs including the manufacture of new flanged and rivetted fireboxes, re-staying and …
Read More4 inch scale Ruston traction engine for completion - stock code 2811. A complete, new kit-build 4 inch scale Ruston steam tractor, about 90% assembled with parts to finish, including assembly instructions for all stages and boiler paperwork …
Read MoreCole's Tiny Power 2" Case Steam Traction Engine : Whistle Collection & Lubricator: 4" dia. Lunkenheimer: 1/4 scale 65 hp. Case Steam Tractor: 1/3 scale Case Traction Engine: Live Steam Stationary Boiler: 1/4 Case Traction Engine: 65hp Case Traction Engine Project: 1.5" dia. Lunkenheimer : 1/3 scale Burrell 6 NHP Traction Engine: 1/3 scale Case
Read MoreA diminutive engine in full size at only 3 1/2 tons, the Ruston makes for a similarly dinky model in 4 inch scale - it's more like a super-sized 3 inch engine, although with the advantage of more height which means less crouching over the controls. Steel boiler, 120 psi working pressure, initial hydraulic test certificate for 350 psi.
Read MoreThis unfinished miniature is an example of the popular 4" scale single cylinder engine by Live Steam Miniatures, and based on the 6 NHP agricultural traction engine by William Foster & Co, Lincoln.Various parts to form an uncompleted engine. Main components present, as per photo. (Including boiler, tender, wheels, smokebox, etc.) SOLD
Read MoreThe Burrell Agricultural Traction Engine is delivered as 27 separate monthly kits in order to spread the cost and the workload. SPECIFICATION: 2" Scale • Length: 36" (914mm) • Width: 15 3 / 4 " (400mm) • Height 23" (580mm) • Weight: 65kg (143lbs) • Cylinder Size 1 3 / 16 " x 1 1 / 16 ". • Silver soldered copper boiler plateu0003
Read More3/4 Inch Scale Allchin. The prototype for this model is an agricultural traction engine built by Allchin in their well known "Globe" steam works, Northampton, England. This engine has typical Victorian characteristics of the period, with a short smokebox, straight back tender, smaller front wheels and "dumpy" looking boiler.
Read MoreNov 30, 2015 · Re: 4 inch Traction engine model. « Reply #1 on: 01 December, 2015, 11:50:09 am ». Not sure of the answers to your questions but now days I can only guess that you will need a ticket for the boiler and that you also have a certificate to operate. Insurances can be covered by joining a Club and there should be a list of Clubs on the TOMM home
Read MoreTraditional Steam Boiler Makers. We run a family business offering a wide range of traction engine and locomotive boiler work. Both smaller and large scale repairs including the manufacture of new flanged and rivetted fireboxes, re-staying and …
Read More4" Horizontal Boiler including Ceramic Burner, Safety Valve, Pressure Gauge & Boiler Test Certificate. Dimensions: Cylinder Diameter 100 mm Overall Length 205 mm Overall Height 140mm Overall Width 110mm Height to top of steam dome 160 mm Weight dry 2.2 kg Working pressure 80 psi (6 bar), Test pressure 160 psi (11.5 bar)
Read MoreAt Berrybrook, we always have an excellent range of good quality miniature steam traction engines for sale. Most traction engines listed here are subject to extensive examination and appraisal prior to handover. They will typically be supplied with the correct paperwork and, where appropriate, can be supplied with a commercial boiler inspection.
Read MoreCole's Tiny Power 2" Case Steam Traction Engine : Whistle Collection & Lubricator: 4" dia. Lunkenheimer: 1/4 scale 65 hp. Case Steam Tractor: 1/3 scale Case Traction Engine: Live Steam Stationary Boiler: 1/4 Case Traction Engine: 65hp Case Traction Engine Project: 1.5" dia. Lunkenheimer : 1/3 scale Burrell 6 NHP Traction Engine: 1/3 scale Case
Read MoreThis unfinished miniature is an example of the popular 4″ scale single cylinder engine by Live Steam Miniatures, and based on the 6 NHP agricultural traction engine by William Foster & Co, Lincoln. Various parts to form an uncompleted engine. Main components present, as per photo. (Including boiler, tender, wheels, smokebox, etc.) SOLD £
Read More4.5 inch Burrell Boiler. We are currently building a small batch of the popular 4.5 inch Plaistow Burrell Boilers. All steel, re worked from the orginal drawing of 1966 to bring up to date with currently building practices. Fully compliant with the latest Ped regulations.. Full Ndt report throughout, fully Ce marked, Build file and all relavant
Read MoreThis unfinished miniature is an example of the popular 4″ scale single cylinder engine by Live Steam Miniatures, and based on the 6 NHP agricultural traction engine by William Foster & Co, Lincoln. Various parts to form an uncompleted engine. Main components present, as per photo. (Including boiler, tender, wheels, smokebox, etc.) SOLD £
Read Moreboiler for your live steam traction engine, you need a seamless 16-gauge copper tube (that is approximately 1.5mm walled thickness – (16 gauge is ¹/₁₆ of an inch or around 1.6mm) as the barrel for your boiler, being 4 inches (100mm) in outside diameter and 12 inches (300mm) long and squared at both ends. T
Read MoreMuncaster Steam Engines: This is a 1950s look at some 1900s designs by H. Muncaster. There are detailed plans to build 9 engines of different types and complexities in this series of articles. 29 Pgs 965 kB: Michael Niggel Boiler: A small steam engine boiler designed my Michael Niggel. The metric plans are in French but easy enough to follow.
Read MoreThe Burrell Agricultural Traction Engine is delivered as 27 separate monthly kits in order to spread the cost and the workload. SPECIFICATION: 2" Scale • Length: 36" (914mm) • Width: 15 3 / 4 " (400mm) • Height 23" (580mm) • Weight: 65kg (143lbs) • Cylinder Size 1 3 / 16 " x 1 1 / 16 ". • Silver soldered copper boiler plateu0003
Read More4 inch scale Burrell traction engine - stock code 6100 View Full Screen ‹ › Description Details A particularly well made Burrell to Live Steam Models' 4 inch scale design, although modified with a larger, ten inch diameter boiler barrel which adds some welcome weight to the front end.
Read MoreCarroll sells plans and castings for a Case 65 hp., 1/4-scale steam engine. A DVD with boiler and steam engine plans as either PDF's or blueprints is priced at $300. For $5,000 a wannabe steam engine operator gets a kit of more than 50 grey iron castings, not including pieces like a water pump or other off-the-shelf parts.
Read MoreThis unfinished miniature is an example of the popular 4″ scale single cylinder engine by Live Steam Miniatures, and based on the 6 NHP agricultural traction engine by William Foster & Co, Lincoln. Various parts to form an uncompleted engine. Main components present, as per photo. (Including boiler, tender, wheels, smokebox, etc.) SOLD £
Read MoreA very rare miniature, this 3 speed engine is based on the modern "Caradoc" steam tractors designed for use in Africa, to run on locally available solid fuels (wood, etc.) Under the bonnet of the Massey ferguson style tractor body lies a twin cylinder steam engine, this supplied by a vertical boiler housed within the cab. Built by the well know model engineer Eddie Lancaster to …
Read MoreCarroll sells plans and castings for a Case 65 hp., 1/4-scale steam engine. A DVD with boiler and steam engine plans as either PDF's or blueprints is priced at $300. For $5,000 a wannabe steam engine operator gets a kit of more than 50 grey iron castings, not including pieces like a water pump or other off-the-shelf parts.
Read MoreThere was a new tube layout in the vertical boiler, which was pressed to 230 psi. The steam was further heated in a super-heater in the uptake, providing a superheat of 150 degree F. The engine was a new design, yet similar to the previous model where the cylinders were 6-3/4-inch x 9-inch bore and stroke.
Read MoreA very rare miniature, this 3 speed engine is based on the modern "Caradoc" steam tractors designed for use in Africa, to run on locally available solid fuels (wood, etc.) Under the bonnet of the Massey ferguson style tractor body lies a twin cylinder steam engine, this supplied by a vertical boiler housed within the cab. Built by the well know model engineer Eddie Lancaster to …
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