First run of the steam plant post boiler test. This steam plant is fitted to a semi scale model of Ben My Chree, one of the many ferries operated by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Co. Ben My Chree was in service pre WW1 and before being lost in service as an aircraft carrier in WW1. This model was built in 1936, being launched as a straight runner in 1938. The model is 5ft long and weighs 50lb. The hull is yellow pine carved from the solid. The boiler is the water tube type, fired with a petrol blow lamp and is run at 75psi. A single cylinder 7/8" bore and stroke engine drives a pair of contra rotating props through a gearbox, which also provides drive for a gear driven lubrication pump, for...

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Gauge One 1:32 scale model live steam locomotive powered by a steam turbine engine.

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The layout is starting to develop... lots more work to do...

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model portable engine driving a model sawbench,both engineered in my workshop.

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The fabulous Hornby Live Steam in action in the living room. Film by Derek Wilson of www.worldstagesteam.co.uk

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Gauge One 1:32 scale model live steam locomotive operating with a turbine engine. Diamondhead Steamup 1995.

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First try at recording my Hornby Mallard on my layout.... listen to the wonderful little 'bark' as she pulls up the incline.

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my new hornby live steam set

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3 Examples of live steam models built on an Atlas six inch lathe.

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Berkeley Locomotive Works Gauge One Live Steam Locomotive operating at the 1995 Diamondhead Steamup.

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Very early and fine example of a Jensen Steam Engines Style #50 running on live steam.

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Live steam engine with working throttle valve and governor,powered by gas fired Stuart 504. See big brother( Hurcules steam plant)

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Over 255 hours of fabrication labor condensed down to 47 seconds. This is a Kozo Hiraoka designed tender for a Pennsylvania A3 switching locomotive. This model is in 3/4 inch to the foot scale. Made from steel, stainless steel, brass and copper.

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Space saving railway layout.

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Smallest beam engine in the world? This is a steam powered beam engine made by Philcraft Models. 1/4" bore, double acting.

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