Steam Engines

Here are some basics about model steam engines. A steam engine uses a boiler to bring water to the boiling point to produce steam under pressure. Any source of energy can be used, but wood, coal, and oil are used most commonly. As the steam expands, it pushes against the piston or turbine to deliver the energy to the wheel.

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Links

Yesteryear Toys: Suppliers of model toy steam engines, stirling hot air engines, and collectible tin toys. Online ordering, worldwide delivery.
Stuart Models Stationary Steam Engines: Produces a range of model steam engines as ready to run models, fully machined kits and as sets of castings. Order by phone.
Mamod Spares: Sells Mamod steam engines and spare parts.
Steam Co Engines (Australia): Model stationary steam engine, marine plant, and river launch. Worldwide delivery.
Jensen Steam Engine Manufacturing Co.: Specializes in cast iron and brass, working miniature steam engines for hobbyists, educators, commercial demonstrations and collectors.
Tiny Power Steam Engines: Makers of steam powered engines that range from small model 'parlour engines' to full size engines capable of powering a large boat or generator.
PM Research: Offer working model steam engines and kits, online illustrated catalogue and ordering.
Wilesco Model Steam Engines: Suppliers of working steam models and accessories with online ordering and worldwide delivery.
Pop-PopBoats.com: Suppliers of Pop-Pop Boats, toys that use a steam engine fueled with small candles or olive oil. Online ordering.
Historic Model Steam Engines: Manufacturers of precision engineered model steam engines: stationary steam plants, mill and beam engines and traction engines. Complete or as kits, worldwide delivery.
Morrison Miniature Machines: Stuart Models steam engine models finished, fully machined and casting kits. Online ordering
Steam-models.uk.com: Specialists in the sale of live steam models, worldwide delivery. Models bought and sold.
Wilesco steam engines from Koenig and Kraft: Wilesco steam toys and models - stationary steam engines, locomotives, traction engines, boats, and marine engines. Ordering on line, worldwide delivery.
Reliable Steam Engine Co.: Castings, parts and plans for building steam engines, a turbine and a boat.
Sussex Steam Co. (UK): Supply kits for working model beam and mill steam engines (< 2psi, 15kPa) and steam plant. Ordering on line for worldwide delivery.
The Great Toy Steam Company: Suppliers of model toy steam engines, including Wilesco, Mamod, Tucher and Walther, and Esbit fuel.
Wilesco-Ministeam: US suppliers of steam models by Mamod, Wilesco and others. Ordering online, worldwide shipping.
Green Steam Engine: Plans and parts for a novel steam engine designed for practical applications that is efficient, ecnomical, and easy to build. Mail order and on-line.
SteaMECH - Live Steam Engine Models: Manufacture a live steam model of a typical c1900 agricultural traction engine, supplied directly worldwide.
Toy Steam Engine: Sells steam engine models and steam toys from Wilesco. Order by email or mail.
Model steam engines from Koenig and Kraft: Models by Heilscher, Krick, Wilesco, Kassner, Cheddar. Online ordering for worldwide delivery.
ModelSteamEnginesUK, Cotswold Heritage: Suppliers of model steam engines, plants, boilers and kits. Online ordering, worldwide delivery.