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STEAM ENGINES

Feel free to write, post and discuss all things related to steam engines.

Milan Antic

Wilesco and mamod gas burners!

Discussion 
Hello everyone! Check out my homemade wilesco and mamod gas burners and tell me what you think. Gas valve, fits on gas cartridges that have thread valve 7/16", aluminium burner tray with venturi and
stuart.york

Stuart 5A Engine build/rebuild

Discussion 
Hi Keith, thanks for taking the time to video this comprehensive tutorial on the strip down repair and rebuild of this lovely Stuart 5A Engine I a well equipped workshop Inc. Milling machine, centr
steveallens

Stuart turner engines

Discussion 
As an enthusiast of Stuart Turners engines i have an ever growing collection of their engines. To fund this i have taken to buying engines that have been left too long in the shed or never finished, r
Anton van Staden

Best Stuart Engine for Novice Machinist?

Discussion 
I am a novice machinist and would very much like to build my first Stuart model Steam engine, but what engine would you suggest i start with? Have built two wobbler steam engines form scratch material
jatolton

Possible Stuart steam engine

Discussion 
Hello everyone... my name is Jason and I am from Northern Ontario. I recently purchased some steam engines from an estate sale and there is one that is rather interesting. It looks like a Stuart S50 m
Joshua Kilen

Introduction and Compressed air lubrication

Discussion 
Hello My name is Joshua Kilen and I am from the US. I am wondering what is the best type of compressed air lubricator? A fog/mist type or a Oil drop type? The steam engines I am will be running are in
george356

Potty Mill Engine advice

Discussion 
I am building this engine from the plans available here :- http://www.vapeuretmodelesavapeur.com/telechargements4/h-potty-mill-engine-09-02-08.pdf and would like some advice as to how to machine this
KM6VV Marconett

Two cylinder compound horizontal mill engine, one piston rod

Discussion 
I've been watching a video on "Stationary Steam Engines - Steam Powered Rice Mills in Thailand". These engines are two cylinder, horizontal, expansion engines, with the pistons in-line (single piston
Константин Никитин

Hello, I present to your attention a steam bike from Russia.

Discussion 
u87project

American Master Toy (Amstoy) Steam Engine

Discussion 
Just thought I'd share pictures of my toy steam engines designed and manufactured by my grandfather in the late 1940's.  I have the blue prints, patents, original company stock offerings, lead prototy
J. Meaney

Stuart 3MTB stationary engine (Help needed)

Discussion 
I recently acquired a Stuart Turner 3MTB stationary engine. Unfortunately the slide valve and ancillary parts are missing. does any have or know where I could get drawing of these parts. I have contac
bteeter2006

Model Governor

Discussion 
Charlotte - can you ask you Dad about model steam governors where they can be found and if he knows of any kits that are available. I am building a scale man cave (1/12 scale) so when my granddaughte
KM6VV Marconett

Reversing gear for 10V

Discussion 
I'm studying the reversing gear plans for the Stuart 10V, and although I understand the Stephenson gear (I think), I can't see what the range of steam admission is. I thought one set the eccentric at
CastingIronEngines

Green Twin Oscillator

Discussion 
I saw a photo of a green twin oscillating steam engine on the Preston Services website a few years ago, and a Canadian buddy of mine challenged me to make one. Long story short, I built a foundry, use
u87project

Steam valve timing

Discussion 
I've been building a Model Maker steam engine from solid billet (no castings). I have deviated from the blueprints by adding reversing gear to the engine. I have set up temporary adjustable valve ro
cvallend

Stuart Victoria Fault

Discussion 
Hi I have bought a well made single Victoria After running very well for some months on air the crank web now spins on the crankshaft There is no pin or grub-screw fitted, nor a keyway What is the met
Hugh Coleman

An Introduction and My Stuarts

Discussion 
Hello I'm Hugh and I've been watching Keith's Videos for a few years now. Based in Melbourne Australia, I trained thirty years ago as a fitter and turner/tool maker but then over time ended up behind
srphobyz

Stuart Turner Sun drawings

Discussion 
Hello I have a, NOT very well made Sun engine, will have to make quite a few new parts? And would like to find the machine drawings for this engine? I have look the net over and over with no luck? Wou
Stuart Evans

MY STUART TURNER No.9 & 10v STEAM PLANT.

Discussion 
This is my Stuart Turner No.9 and 10v steam plant with a Stuart Turner Babcock 504 boiler this wasn't built by myself it was bought on eBay in March 2011 and built by a very talented West Midlands mod
Laurens

5 inch Metre Maid

Discussion 
Hi I am thinking about building a metre Maid for my first locomotive because I can get a boiler made for it so I don't have to build one myself. But I am wondering what sort of size lathe I would need