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Title: Simon's Engine
Post by: Pete W. on September 30, 2014, 04:57:12 AM

Here are some photos of a replica steam traction engine, made by Simon, a neighbour of mine.  It's a replica of no particular prototype and isn't powered by steam but by a small diesel engine, salvaged from a ride-on mower.  The drive from the diesel to the wheels is via a hydraulic pump and hydraulic motors.
There's a 12 volt to 230 volt inverter that powers a disco smoke generator connected to the funnel.  The whistle is compressed air driven but Simon said he tried hard to make it sound like a steam whistle.

So, the photos are below:

I mentioned this first on a thread in 'Water Cooler' but had some PhotoBucket difficulties at that time.  I've since had more PhotoBucket difficulties!

P.S.: I've amended this post to delete links to photos on PhotoBucket and attached the photos directly.

Title: Re: Simon's Engine
Post by: AussieJimG on September 30, 2014, 05:59:01 AM

What a little beauty. Who cares about the diesel engine?
I would be proud to own it and even more so if I had made it.

Jim

Title: Re: Simon's Engine
Post by: Stilldrillin on September 30, 2014, 07:56:01 AM

Wot Jim said!  :thumbup:

That's absolutely lovely.....  :)

David D

Title: Re: Simon's Engine
Post by: flyingtractors1 on October 21, 2014, 03:20:46 PM

That is an absolute beauty.  Thanks for sharing.  Ralph

Title: Simon's Engine
Post by: JohnHaine on October 21, 2014, 06:23:55 PM

How about this one?

http://www.linton.info/lintonnews/0909.pdf

Lives not far from me, beautiful half scale steam traction engine.  Sometimes see it about, very impressive.