steam engine

A Brief Background on these Model Steam Units

Hobby enthusiasts have enjoyed model traction engine and static mill type steam driven motors for many decades.

These engines operate through the creation of controlled pressure in a small boiler, which is directly connected to a simple cylinder which through the force of moderate pressure continues to drive a small fly wheel in a circular motion.

These products are best described as educational toys, yet whilst extremely safe, should nonetheless be used under adult supervision, as there is no accounting for litigious individuals and those incapable of being sensible.

The manufacturers of these items have created model steam engine (s) in excess of fifty years, and all comply with strict British &/or European safety standards.

The writer of this site still had his original childhood engine tucked away in his fathers garage, having been ' un-earthed, ' given a clean, the engine was within no time was chugging away, much to the delight of  the next generation, the eldest of which has now acquired his own shiny example. ( Model SP2 and D18 )

The remarkable feature of these units is the spark of creativity that the 'youngster' develops following the realisation that toys are not all plastic rubbish, and that inventiveness is just around the corner.

Indeed within a few days my son was asking that I help 'attach' the fly wheel to a newly created simple windmill with his new engine.!

The web site is steadily growing, and we hope to add marine and general hobby motors to our selection just as soon as suitable supplies can be located. In the meantime, please let us know of any missing items or ways you feel the site can be improved, all comments good or bad are appreciated.

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