The engine has a spirit-fired boiler, running for 20 to 30 minutes on a fill. In good condition throughout, it runs very quietly - there's some video of it here.
scale | 1 1/2 inch & smaller |
length/inches | 13 1/2 |
width/inches | 6 |
height/inches | 9 |
weight/kg | 2.2 |
bore x stroke/inches | 3/8 x 7/16 |
cylinder material | gunmetal |
valve type | piston |
valve gear | Stephensons |
reverser type | pole |
lubricator type | displacement |
boiler maker | D.R.Mercer |
working pressure/psi | 10-15psi |
boiler material | brass |
boiler construction | silver soldered |
safety valve(s) | 1 |