The James Coombes is based on a table engine reputed to have worked for more than a century at a Bristol colliery. The original engine developed Approx. 20 horsepower at 60 psi running at 40 r.p.m. This model is scaled down one inch to the foot (1:12). Please remember our sets of castings require the use of a lathe & milling machine to turn them into a working steam engine. Engine Description: Stuart James Coombes Set of Unmachined Castings, Materials, Fixings & Drawings. Specifications:
Height: 14 1/2 Inches. Flywheel Diameter: 7 Inches. Cylinder Bore: 1 Inch Diameter. Cylinder Stroke: 2 Inches. Contents: Cast Iron: Baseplate, crosshead guides, pedestal, pulley, crank, cylinder, valve chest & cover, top cylinder cover, piston, flywheel. Brass: Slide valve, eccentric strap, valve operating block, glands, conrod bush, crossheads, crankshaft bearings. Steel: Crankshaft, connecting rod, eccentric sheave, eccentric rod, clevis, crankpin, top & bottom plates, piston & valve rods, all materials for valve gear. Sundries: Detailed drawings, gaskets, viton O ring, gland packing, fixings pack. Manufacturer: Stuart Models Model / Part No: James Coombes Unmachined Set of Castings (34-50-71407)
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The Stuart Major Beam is typical of the smaller industrial engines of the nineteenth century. It is based on a eighth scale model designed by Mr. George Gentry & serialised in Model Engineer magazine throughout 1914. In 1968 modifications were made to the engine by Mr. H. A. Taylor including a reduction in the bore, a redesigned feed pump & replacement of Whitworth fixings with B.A. The Stuart Major Beam kit

Includes:: all the castings, finished gears, piston rings & drawings but none of the necessary materials or fixings. Engine Description: Stuart Major Beam Set of Unmachined Castings, Governor Gears, Piston Rings & Drawings only. Specifications:

Height: 18 1/4 Inches. Flywheel Diameter:13 7/8 Inches. Cylider Bore: 1 3/4 Inches Diameter. Cylinder Stroke:3 3/4 Inches. Contents: Cast Iron: Baseplate, pedestal, column, beam, pulley, entablature, cylinder, valve chest & cover, top cylinder cover, cylinder boss, piston, slide valve, crank, main bearings, beam bearings, connecting rod, feed pump body, feed pump gl&, governor bracket, flywheel. Gunmetal: Valve shaft bearings, feed pump flange, eccentric strap. Sundries: Seven detailed drawings, piston rings, finished governor gears.



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The first Stuart No.1 was built by Mr. Stuart Turner over one hundred years ago. It is a classic design, & so beautifully proportioned, that it makes the perfect display model. This engine is quite capable of hard work producing 1/2 bhp at 800 rpm. For marine installations we are able to offer a reverse gear & discwheel. Please remember our sets of castings require the use of a lathe & milling machine to turn them into a working steam engine. Engine Description: Stuart No.1 Set of Unmachined Castings, Materials, Fixings & Drawings. Specifications:
Height: 13 Inches. Flywheel Diameter: 7 Inches. Cylinder Bore: 2 Inches. Cylinder Stroke: 2 Inches. Contents: Cast Iron: Boxbed, soleplate, standard, cylinder, valve chest & cover, top & bottom cylinder covers, piston, eccentric sheave, flywheel. Gunmetal: Slide valve, eccentric strap, valve operating block, glands, valve spindle guide, crankshaft bearings. Steel: Crankshaft, connecting rod, eccentric rod, column, crosshead guide plates, crankpin, piston & valve rods, all materials for valve gear. Sundries: Detailed drawings, cylinder lagging, gaskets, piston rings, gland packing, fixings pack. Manufacturer: Stuart Models Model / Part No: No.1 Unmachined Set of Castings (34-50-71151)
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The Stuart No. 4 is a most impressive engine. When fitted with a discwheel this engine is capable of running at very high speeds making it especially suited to driving a dynamo. A reverse gear is available which can be added to the basic engine if required. Both the engine & reverse gear are supplied as complete sets of castings together with all the materials, fixings & drawings included. Engine Description: Stuart No.4 Set of Unmachined Castings, Materials, Fixings & Drawings. Specifications:
Height: 10 Inches. Flywheel Diameter: 5 Inches. Cylinder Bore: 1 1/2 Inches. Cylinder Stroke: 1 1/2 Inches. Contents: Cast Iron: Boxbed, soleplate, standard, cylinder, valve chest & cover, top & bottom cylinder covers, piston, eccentric sheave, 5 in. flywheel. Gunmetal: Slide valve, eccentric strap, connecting rod, valve operating block, glands, crosshead, crankshaft bearings. Steel: Crankshaft, piston & valve rods, all materials for valve gear. Sundries: Detailed drawings, cylinder lagging, gasket material, piston rings, gland packing, fixings pack.
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The Stuart No.8 shares many common parts with the Stuart 7A, it is a relatively simple engine to build requiring only a 3 1/2 in. lathe. This model is supplied as a complete set of castings, materials, fixings & drawings. In general full sized horizontal engines were not arranged to reverse, this is why we do not offer reverse gears for our horizontal engines. Engine Description: Stuart No.8 Set of Unmachined Castings, Materials, Fixings & Drawings. Specifications: Length: 8 1/2 Inches. Flywheel Diameter: 3 1/2 Inches. Cylinder Bore: 1 Inch Diameter. Cylinder Stroke: 1 Inch. Contents: Cast Iron: Boxbed, soleplate, cylinder, valve chest & cover, front & rear cylinder covers, piston, eccentric sheave, 3 9/16 in. flywheel. Gunmetal: Slide valve, eccentric strap, connecting rod, valve operating block, glands, crosshead, crankshaft bearings. Steel: Crankshaft, piston & valve rods, all materials for valve gear. Sundries: Detailed drawings, cylinder lagging, gasket material, gland packing, “O”?ring, fixings pack. ...

The Oil Field Pump is a relatively new addition to the Stuart range. We have designed the model so it can be powered by any of our engines & closely follows the style of oil field pumps working to this day all over the world. The reciprocating action of this model, when driven by an engine, makes for a fascinating centre piece to any steam display. The Oil Field Pump is supplied as a complete set of castings & materials together with precut gears, drawings, fixings & fittings. Please remember our sets of castings require the use of a lathe & milling machine to turn them into a working steam engine. Engine Description: Stuart Oil Field Pump set of Unmachined Castings, Materials, Fixings Pre cut Gears & Drawings Specifications:
Height: 12 Inches. Length: 10 Inches.
Width: 4 1/2 Inches. Flywheel Diameter: 2 1/2 Inches. Contents: Cast Iron: Baseplate, control weights, control arms, pump head, flywheel. Gunmetal: Arm block, front support legs, pump base, lower pump body, upper pump body, pipe unions, journal blocks. Steel: Spindles, support columns, screws, bracket, bearing block caps, beam, stoke & piston slides. Sundries: Detailed drawings, viton ?O? rings, washers, balls, finished gears, fixings pack. Manufacturer: Stuart Models Model / Part No: Oil Field Pump Unmachined Set of Castings (34-50-71199)

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The Pillar Drill has a rising table operated by a rack & pinion mechanism, in the same way as full sized machines of the period were operated. A choice of running speeds can be selected by utilising the stepped pulley. The Stuart Pillar Drill comes complete with pre cut gears, making machining considerably easier. Engine Description: Stuart Pillar Drill Set of Castings, Materials, Fixings, Pre cut gears & Drawings. Specifications:

Height: 9 Inches.
Width: 5 Inches.
Depth: 3 Inches. Contents: Cast Iron: Base, table bracket, head, pulleys. Brass: Bushes. Steel: Collars, column, table, spindles, pulleys, shafts, handles, lever, spacer, handwheel & finished gears. Sundries: Detailed Drawings & Fixings. Manufacturer: Stuart Models Model / Part No: Pillar Drill Unmachined Set of Castings (34-50-74020)



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For customers who want to build their own boiler or have a very specific application we are able to offer the Pintail engine without a boiler. In a suitable installation a pair of Pintails could be used to power a twin screw boat. As with all our model, the Pintail engine is fully tested before being dispatched. Engine Description: Ready to Run Pintail Marine Engine Specifications: Length: 3 1/4 inches.
Width: 2 1/4 inches.
Height: 3 1/8 inches. Weight: 320g. Bore: Twin 5/16 inch dia. Stroke: 7/16 inch. Contents: Pintail in-line twin cylinder oscillating engine with displacement lubricator, exhaust pipe, lubricator syringe & needle, cylinder oil, bearing lubricating oil & preservative fluid. Manufacturer: Stuart Models Model / Part No: Pintail Marine Engine Ready to Run Models (34-50-10174)

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The Puffin engine is a twin in-line oscillating engine. We offer it mounted on a baseplate complete with a Horizontal Boiler. The plant is suitable for powering small steam launches of Approx. 3 feet length. As with all our model it is fully tested before being dispatched. Engine Description: Ready to Run Puffin Horizontal Marine Power Plant Specifications: Length: 11 1/4 inches.
Width: 4 inches.
Height: 8 1/4 inches. Weight: 2.1 kgs. Bore: Twin 7/16 inch dia. Stroke: 7/16 inch. Contents: Power Plant: Puffin twin cylinder oscillating engine on a baseplate complete with horizontal boiler & lubricator. Accessories: Gas burner, supply pipe, jet & disposable gas can valve. Exhaust pipe, boiler filling funnel, lubricator syringe & needle, cylinder oil, bearing oil, preservative fluid, boiler test certificate & instructions. Manufacturer: Stuart Models Model / Part No: Puffin Horizontal Marine Power Plant Ready to Run Models (34-50-10143)

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For customers who want to build their own boiler or have a very specific application we are able to offer the Puffin engine without a boiler. In a suitable installation a pair of Puffins could be used to power a twin screw boat. As with all our models, the Puffin engine is thoroughly tested before being dispatched. Engine Description: Ready to Run Puffin Marine Engine. Specifications: Length: 3 1/2 inches.
Width: 2 1/4 inches.
Height: 3 3/16 inches. Weight: 380 g. Bore: Twin 7/16 inch dia. Stroke: 7/16 inch. Contents: Puffin in-line twin cylinder oscillating engine with displacement lubricator, exhaust pipe, lubricator syringe & needle, cylinder oil, bearing lubricating oil & preservative fluid. Manufacturer: Stuart Models Model / Part No: Puffin Marine Engine Ready to Run (34-50-10015)

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