Download or read book Building Simple Model Steam Engines written by Tubal Cain and published by Nexus Special Interests. This book was released on 1998 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to building simple oscillating steam engine models. It describes the making of four such models: Kitty, a small overtype engine; Otto, a simple steam turbine plant; Wencelas, a superior Christmas present; and Henry a 19th-century vertical engine and boiler.

Download or read book Model Steam Engines written by Bob Gordon and published by Shire Publications. This book was released on 2010-06-22 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Model engineering was popularized by pioneering steam enthusiasts, and rapidly grew into an exciting worldwide hobby for amateur engineers. This book describes how model steam engines work, outlines the development of the machine tools used to build the models, and investigates the seven different categories of model engines, which include models built to support patent applications, and those built purely for pleasure. The author, himself a model steam locomotive driver, also delves into the possible pitfalls and practicalities of scale model engineering. Generously illustrated, this is guaranteed to interest any aspiring engineer, as well as collectors of steam engines.

Download or read book Making Simple Model Steam Engines written by Stan Bray and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2005-12-21 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book long-time model maker Stan Bray describes the construction of a range of uncomplicated miniature steam engines, for construction by the model engineer.

Download or read book Elmer s Engines written by Elmer Verburg and published by Old Orchard Pub Services. This book was released on 1988 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Toy Steam Engines written by Bob Gordon and published by Shire Publications. This book was released on 2009-11-17 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title gives a fascinating survey of the different kinds of toy steam engines of the stationary type, and especially those produced during the heyday of steam toys between 1900 and 1930. Dealing mainly with the German manufacturers, the pioneers of the mass-produced steam toys, it explains how the engines work, gives advice about operating and maintaining them and contains useful information about identifying and dating vintage models. The manufacturers and retailers who played a leading part in the production and distribution of steam toys are described, and a brief reference is made to manufacturers who are still making toy steam engines. This will be an excellent reference book for steam enthusiasts of all ages.

Download or read book Building Small Steam Locomotives written by Peter Jones and published by Crowood Press UK. This book was released on 2009-01-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you have an ambition to build a small live steam locomotive, but are daunted by the skills required, then this book is for you. Written in his clear and encouraging style, Peter Jones demystifies the whole process for those with little or no previous experience. Contents include: An explanation of terms; Basic metalworking processes; Step-by-step project guides; Machining; Boilermaking; Painting; and Finishing. Fully illustrated throughout with color photographs and drawings, and including appendices of suppliers and societies, this is an invaluable work for the railway modeler.

Download or read book A Guide to Model Steam Engines A Collection of Vintage Articles on the Design and Construction of Steam Engines written by Various and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2020-08-06 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a collection of vintage articles on the subject of installing miniature steam engines in model vehicles. Highly-detailed and profusely illustrated, this volume will be of considerable utility enthusiasts with an interest in model engineering, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: “Simple Model Steam Engine Construction”, “Design for a Motor Car type Steam Engine”, “A Model Compound Under-type Steam Engine”, “A Model Compound Under-Type Steam Engine”, “A Model Compound Under-Type Steam Engine”, “Some Interesting Steam Models”, “A Small Steam and Petrol Air-Gas Plant”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on model building.

Download or read book Building Simple Model Steam Engines written by Tubal Cain and published by ArgusBooks. This book was released on 1998-01-10 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to building simple oscillating steam engine models. It describes the making of four such models: Polly, a vertical steam plant, Elizabeth, a horizontal steam power plant, Hercules, a model steam crane, and Jenny Wren, a miniature vertical steam engine.

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Download or read book Era of Steam Engines written by David Hunt and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010-04-07 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Steam supreme. There are lots of railwaymen, who have departed from this world, and many are still alive, however very few have written about their experiences as employees while working for the Western Australian Government Railways. These incidents laughable or sad would be lost forever. The age of steam running supreme has vanished but the memories live on in the minds of men and women who worked in this steam-era. This book details what it was like to be one of those people; working diligently in this era, making many permanent friends for life and enjoying working steam and diesel locomotives.

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Download or read book The Romance of Engines written by Takashi Suzuki and published by SAE International. This book was released on 1997-05-01 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the development of the engine from a historical perspective. Originally published in Japanese, The Romance of Engines' English translation offers readers insight into lessons learned throughout the engine's history. This book belongs on the bookshelves of all engine designers, engine enthusiasts, and automotive historians. Topics covered include: Newcomen's Steam Engine The Watt Steam Engine Internal Combustion Engine Nicolaus August Otto and His Engine Sadi Carnot and the Adiabatic Engine Radial Engines; Piston and Cylinder Problems Engine Life Problem of Cooling Engine Compartments Knocking; Energy Conservation Bugatti; Volkswagon Rolls Royce Packard Daimler-Benz DB601 Engine and more!

Download or read book The Museum of Engines and Mechanisms of the University of Palermo written by Giuseppe Genchi and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: