An exhibition standard model of a live steam Model Engineer beam engine, built from Reeves castings and having turned central column supporting beam with split bearings, brass oiler cups, Watts parallel motion with link to vertical piston and cylinder having inside steam chest and steam inlet with linkage to speed governor and eccentric crank linkage. The model with water pump driven from beam and open crank with gear and bevel gear drives, large 23.5cm diameter spoked flywheel and smaller 8cm diameter pulley belt wheel, both with split bearings and brass oiler cups. The model finished in traditional green and black paintwork, polished bright-work and mounted on stained wooden plinth with fitted stair case. 43cm x 21cm. Overall height 33cm.
An exhibition standard model of a live steam Model Engineer beam engine, built from Reeves castings and having turned central column supporting beam with split bearings, brass oiler cups, Watts parallel motion with link to vertical piston and cylinder having inside steam chest and steam inlet with linkage to speed governor and eccentric crank linkage. The model with water pump driven from beam and open crank with gear and bevel gear drives, large 23.5cm diameter spoked flywheel and smaller 8cm diameter pulley belt wheel, both with split bearings and brass oiler cups. The model finished in traditional green and black paintwork, polished bright-work and mounted on stained wooden plinth with fitted stair case. 43cm x 21cm. Overall height 33cm.
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