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Stuart 'Swan' - stock code 11895

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Stuart 'Swan'
Stuart 'Swan'
Stuart 'Swan'
Stuart 'Swan'
Stuart 'Swan'
Stuart 'Swan'
Stuart 'Swan'
Stuart 'Swan'
Stuart 'Swan'
Castings for a Stuart "Swan", one of the largest engines they've ever produced, based on a pair of 5A engines mounted on a common soleplate, the 2 1/4 x 2 twin capable of producing 3hp.

Popular since its launch (no pun intended), the engine has proved popular with the steam boat fraternity ever since.

Includes:

  • Cylinders
  • Top & bottom covers
  • One valve chest (two required)
  • Valve chest covers
  • Trunkguides
  • Sole plate
  • Crankshaft
  • Balance weights
  • Piston rods with crossheads
  • Connecting rods
  • Eccentric sheaves (gunmetal)
  • Piston rings
  • Cylinder cladding sheet
  • Various small parts and fasteners

5A castings and drawings are available from Stuart Models, their website also has further information about the Swan.

length/inches 11
width/inches 11
height/inches 12
weight/kg 23
bore x stroke/inches 2 1/4 x 2
wheel material cast iron
cylinder material cast iron
valve type slide