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Wilesco Showmans Engine (D409)

The Wilesco Showman's Engine is a fully working live steam engine from the range of Wilesco Hobby Technique. This technically perfect model has been painted in matching colors. A chemically black painted brass boiler which has a diameter of 1.8", length 7.3", boiler volume 14 in, with a water gauge glass. Powerful, double action reversible cylinder. Flywheel with a diameter of 3.2". The showman's engine can be run in forward or reverse depending on the movement of the flywheel. Spring loaded safety valve, steam regulator, steam whistle, steam jet oiler and footbridge, traditional chain steering. A clutch engaged gear wheel permits the use of the engine and the operation of the dynamo either stationary or driving. The dynamo illuminates the eight diodes mounted around
the canopy of the engine. The condensed water of this engine is collected below the smoke stack. Operating time about 15 minutes per fuel charge. All single parts are manufactured from finely painted metal. Length 13.0", width 5.9", Height 7.9", Weight: 4 lbs. Manufacturer: WilescoModel: Showman's Engine (D409)
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The Wilesco Showman's Engine is a fully working live steam engine from the range of Wilesco Hobby Technique. This technically perfect model has been painted in matching colors. A chemically black painted brass boiler which has a diameter of 1.8", length 7.3", boiler volume 14 in, with a water gauge glass. Powerful, double action reversible cylinder. Flywheel with a diameter of 3.2". The showman's engine can be run in forward or reverse depending on the movement of the flywheel. Spring loaded safety valve, steam regulator, steam whistle, steam jet oiler & footbridge, traditional chain steering. A clutch engaged gear wheel permits the use of the engine & the operation of the dynamo either stationary or driving. The dynamo illuminates the eight diodes mounted around the canopy of the engine. The condensed water of this engine is collected below the smoke stack. Operating time about 15 minutes per fuel charge. All single parts are manufactured from finely painted metal. Length 13.0", width 5.9", Height 7.9", Weight: 4 lbs. Manufacturer: Wilesco Model: Showman's Engine (D409)

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Brass - A copper and Zinc Alloy
Black - A colour which does not emit any colour of the spectrum. Black absorbs all frequencies of the spectrum.
Diameter - A measurement across a circle passing through the middle
Engine - A machine designed to convert fuel into motion
Glass - A solid, typically transparent. Brittle and used in windows. The first patent granted in the UK was for Glass.
fuel - A material used to generate energy.
water - A chemical substance. Chemical formula H2O.
Steam - Steam - water in gas form, water vapour. Commonly seen coming from a kettle
weight - A measure of the force applied on an object by gravity. Measured metric in grams and kilos or imperial in lbs and oz
Safety - prevents damage being caused.
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Traditional - Something that has been around for a while and is repeated regularly.
Width - The measurement of something from one side to the other.
Valve - An opening and closing to control the movement of fluid through pipes.
Canopy - A covering that can be hung or held up, commonly found on beds.
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The range of kits they supply is very diverse including static models, petrol powered, electric and steam.

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