Building The Williamson Steam Engine - Softcover

Tubal Cain

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0852427190 ISBN 13: 9780852427194

Publisher: Model & Allied, 1981

Synopsis

Published originally in 1980 and reprinted in 1981 by Model & Allied Publications (Argus Books Limited), this 86 page paperback book shows the reader how to build the model Williamson Engine, which was designed and built by Tubal Cain from the original (which was made by Williamson Brothers of Kendal, Westmorland and shown at the International Exhibition of 1862). The prototype of the model described in this book was their 5 h.p. engine of 6.5 in bore, the stroke was about 14 in., the speed being approx 130 r.p.m. The model is one-tenth full size in scale. Most model makers will find this book of instructional details and technical drawings, taken step by step an invaluable asset besides being informative in its own right. At the time of publication, castings were supplied as a package by Messrs. Stuart Turner, now Stuart Models Chapters: Making a start Engine structure Cylinder set Crankshaft and flywheel Running gear Valve gear Preliminary fitting and erection Governor Final erection Boiler Appendix

Edition details

• Publisher: Model & Allied
• Publication date: 1981
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0852427190
• ISBN 13: 9780852427194
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 86