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This kit is the best way to begin for anyone who is keen on steam technology The mounted kit has the same specifications as the factory produced D10 Steam Engine & has power enough to run models from the Wilesco range It is easy to assemble even for an inexperienced steam fan using the illustrated instruction pamphlet. Manufacturer: Wilesco Model: Steam Engine (D9) ...
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The Wilesco D48 2 Cylinder Marine Steam Engine Gas has a polished & nickelplated boiler, diameter of 55mm, length 140mm, boiler capacity 250cm, with water gauge glass, spring loaded safety valve, filler cap. Boiler heated with butane gas. Removable nickelplated gas holder with filler & regulating valve, suitable for all conventional filling devices. Gas consumption about 20g, flywheel with a diameter of 50 mm, fully reversible (allowing forward & reverse), self starting automatic drive. Installation of an universal coupling with a diameter of 4mm is possible on either side of the drive shaft. Fully reversible steam regulator, infinitely variable, RC-connection can be joined to the reversing lever. Don't forget the Esbit Fuel & the Steam Oil! Weight (complete) 1, 0kg (1, 3kg with filled boiler). Size of base plate boiler & gas holder: Length 180mm, width 110mm, height 140mm, weight 0, 6kg. Aggregate: Length 125mm, width 90mm, height 100mm, weight 0, 4kg. Manufacturer: Wilesco Model: Steam Engine
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The Wilesco Steam Engine- Oscillating has a Mirror polished & nickelplated boiler, with a diameter of 45mm, length 100mm, boiler capacity 135cm with water gauge glass. Boiler house, true to life, coloured & copperplated, with embossed brick type walls. Oscillating brass cylinder & piston, spring loaded safety valve, dome whistle, flywheel of 70mm diameter with grooved pulley. Finely painted metal. Base plate 140 x 200mm, Height including smoke stack 220mm, Weight 0, 8kg, Special gift box 210 x 150 x 150mm Manufacturer: Wilesco Model: Steam Engine
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The Wilesco D22 Steam Engine Twin Cylinder self starting operation with transmission. This live steam engine is a technically complete model which is impressive with its decorative silver/black finish. Brass boiler, highly polished & nickel plated, with a diameter of 2.6", length 6.5", boiler capacity 30.5in, sight glass as water level indicator, water draining valve, spring loaded safety valve, steam whistle with chain, pressure gauge, hand wheel, steam shut off valve, boiler housing in black, 2 footbridges with gallery rail & 2 ladders. The unit is situated on a raised metal base with two double action fixed brass cylinders, steam jet oilers, flywheel diameter 3.1", with large drive plate, forward & reverse movement, collecting tray for condensed water, fixed transmission with several drive wheels. Silver colored metal base. New Steam Exhaust! The steam is exhausted through the stack to make it look realistic
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- new artwork coming soon. Don't forget the Esbit Fuel & the Steam Oil! Base 11.4" x 13.8", height including smoke stack 12.6". Weight: 5 lbs. 10oz. Manufacturer: Wilesco Model: Steam Engine
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The Wilesco D456 Steam Engine Black & Brass. A very attractive model steam engine from Wilesco which catches the eye with the decorative color combination of black-brass. Fully functional. The brass parts are coated with a clear varnish to prevent discoloration or oxidation. The technical details, The brass boiler has a 2.6" diameter, height 6.9", boiler capacity 30.5 in, flue, water level indicator, vertical, reversible double action brass cylinder, steam dome whistle, spring safety valve etc. Don't forget the Esbit Fuel & the Steam Oil! Brass base plate 5.7" x 8.1". Height including smoke stack 13", Weight: 2lbs 13oz. Manufacturer: Wilesco Model: Steam Engine
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The Wilesco Steam Engine Oil is for the lubrication of pistons, cylinders as well as all other bearings. This is a special oil designed for all Wilesco live steam engines. Purchase the correct oil to ensure long running life & trouble free maintainence of your model. Manufacturer: Wilesco Model: Steam Engine Oil (Z83) ...
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The Wilesco Steam Engine with Accessories. All units mounted on a finely painted metal base plate. Don't forget the Esbit Fuel & the Steam Oil! Base plate 13.4" x 16.5". Height including smoke stack 11.0", Weight 6lbs 10oz. Manufacturer: Wilesco Model: Steam Engine with Accessories (D161) ...
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Mirror polished boiler, diameter 65 mm, length 160 mm, capacity 530 ccms. Brick type walls, two footbridges with railings & two ladders. Double acting reversible brass cylinder with flywheel, spring loaded safety valve, additional steam whistle with chain, pressure gauge, steam regulator, sturdy diecast piston rods & centrifugal governor. Manufacturer: Wilesco Model: Steam Engine
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Wilesco Steam Engine - Vertical (D455)

The Wilesco Steam Engine Vertical with mirror polished and nickel plated boiler, it has a diameter of 2.6", height 6.9", boiler capacity 30.5 in, with single boiler flue of 0.8" diameter, built into the boiler to improve efficiency and for steam exhaust, with elongated water gauge glass. Boiler house true to life, colored and copper plated with embossed brick type walls. Footbridges with railings and ladder. Spring loaded safety valve, dome whistle, steam regulator, steam jet oiler, flywheel of 3.1" diameter, with large grooved pulley, finely painted bearing frame of cast aluminum. Vertical, reversible double-action brass cylinder with flywheel. Finely painted metal base plate. Don't forget the Esbit Fuel and the Steam Oil! Manufacturer: WilescoModel:
Steam Engine - Vertical (D455)Base 5.7" x 8.1". Height, including smoke stack, 13". Weight: 2 lbs. 13oz.
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The Wilesco Steam Engine Vertical with mirror polished & nickel plated boiler, it has a diameter of 2.6", height 6.9", boiler capacity 30.5 in, with single boiler flue of 0.8" diameter, built into the boiler to improve efficiency & for steam exhaust, with elongated water gauge glass. Boiler house true to life, colored & copper plated with embossed brick type walls. Footbridges with railings & ladder. Spring loaded safety valve, dome whistle, steam regulator, steam jet oiler, flywheel of 3.1" diameter, with large grooved pulley, finely painted bearing frame of cast aluminum. Vertical, reversible double-action brass cylinder with flywheel. Finely painted metal base plate. Don't forget the Esbit Fuel & the Steam Oil! Manufacturer: Wilesco Model: Steam Engine
- Vertical (D455) Base 5.7" x 8.1". Height, including smoke stack, 13". Weight: 2 lbs. 13oz.

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Brass - A copper and Zinc Alloy
Nickel - A corrosion resistant conductive metal
Copper - A metal element with a chemical formula of CU. A excellent conductor of electricity and heat.
Diameter - A measurement across a circle passing through the middle
Engine - A machine designed to convert fuel into motion
Embossed - A raised area of text or print
Glass - A solid, typically transparent. Brittle and used in windows. The first patent granted in the UK was for Glass.
Oil - A hydrophobic liquid with high carbon and hydrogen content. Has many variations including; cooking oils, petrochemical oils, essential oils.
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
polished - A process that makes and object or surface shiny. A refined and flawless finish.
Safety - prevents damage being caused.
Large - something that takes up more space than normal.
Valve - An opening and closing to control the movement of fluid through pipes.
Dome - A curved shape usually seen on building structures.
Elongated - Something that is long or is made longer.

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