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Boiler with steam engine?

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Michael S.:
I got lucky on eBay today and bought this steam engine set. The woman who sold me the engine and boiler said the steam engine belonged to her father and is over 30 years old. Her father was an engineer, and the steam engine set was a gift from colleagues for an anniversary. (A very generous gift!)

I don't think I'll have to do much repairs on it. Maybe just clean it.

The boiler is from Stuart? Approximately 70 mm in diameter. But who manufactured the engine? Maxwell Hemmens?

The small horizontal steam engine came with it and is perhaps a Wilesco or something similar.

Michael

crueby:
Very nice find!  It would be a good idea to do a static pressure test with the boiler safety valve.

Michael S.:
Yes Chris, that definitely needs to be done. I'm also thinking of using a gas burner instead of methylated spirits.

PaulR:
What's with the odd shaped top on the water tank?

Michael S.:
It's an egg cup used as a lid on a tin can.

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