Steam engines were used as the prime mover in pumping stations, locomotives, steam ships, traction engines, steam lorries and other road vehicles.
They were essential to the Industrial Revolution and saw widespread commercial use driving machinery in factories and mills, although most have since been superseded by internal combustion engines and electric motors.
There are those that still admire those beautiful machines from our history. These individuals enjoy building and operating models of steam engines and machines in their spare time.
This is a huge collection of 13 PDF files on one CD. It covers all types of steam engines and machines, sure to please the model builder.
Check Out The Books On This CD!
Download The Books While You Wait For The PO To Deliver The CD - See Below!
1/24 HP HORIZONTAL STEAM ENGINE PLANS 4 MODELER MAKERS
This is a superb piece of vintage documentation for the model-builder from the early 1900's. It details the creation and construction of a 1/24 HP Horizontal Steam Engine.
For the model builder, especially those with an interest in the steam engine and steam power, this will make a great project. It is easy to follow along with the writing in this document, and it's illustrated for even more clarity.
Add this piece of vintage documentation to your modelmaking digital library collection.
For the modelmaker, teacher and steam power fan, a document like this makes creating a steam engine possible.
Check Out Some Screen Grabs From This Document...
Check Out The Contents Of This Digital Document:
The Tools You Need
Drawing The Plans Of The Engine
The Parts Of The Engine
How To Make The Patterns
The Cylinder
The Cylinder Heads
The Piston
The Steam Chest
The Slide Valve
The Cross Head Guide
The crank
The Eccentric
The Pillow Blocks
The Bed Plate
Moulding The Parts In Metal
Finishing The Castings
The Cylinder
The Steam Chest
The PIston And Piston Rod
The Slide Valve And Valve Stem
The Cross Head Guide
The Cross Head Guide Block
The Rocker Arm
The Valve Stem Bearing
The Connecting Rod
The Crank And Crank Shaft
The Eccentric Rod
The Eccentric
The Flywheel
The Pillow Blocks
Mounting The Engine On The Bed Plate
Setting The Engine On Its Bed
The Auxiliary Parts
How The Engine Works
Calculating The Horse Power Of A Steam Engine
|
2 1/2 HP FLASH STEAM MODEL PLANE MOTOR AVIATION PLANS
Model making was a famous occupation (hobby) in the late 1800's and early 1900's in America and abroad. The average American model maker was not very familiar with the operation and construction of flash steam plants.
The first part of this document, which originates from the early 1900's, details the methods of operation and general features of construction for these unique power plants.
In addition, this document also contains plans to build a flash steam plant for large model airplanes. This power plant will produce 2 1/2 HP of power and was considered, at the time, to be an advancement in powering model aeroplanes.
This little slice of modelling history will be a handy addition to the modern model-builders digital collection.
Check Out Some Screen Grabs From This Document...
Check Out The Contents Of This Digital Document:
|
Flash Steam Plants
How Flash Steam Plants Operate
Description Of The Various Parts And Fitting Employed In A Flash Plant
Regulation Of The Water Supply
Lubrication
Difficulties In Adjustment
Gasolene Burners For Flash Steam Plants
A Flash Steam Plant For Large Model Airplanes
A Description Of The Engine And What It Is Capable Of Doing
Machine Work Necessary To Finish The Engine
A Flash Steam Plant For The Engine And How To Make It
|
A MODEL PISTON STEAM ENGINE SIMPLE BUILDING PLANS
For the novice model engine builder, this is a super place to start. The parts and assembly of this simple single-action steam engine model is perfect for the beginner.
For the modeler that hopes to move up to more advanced machines, this can't be beat. It was written in the early 1900's in order to teach boys the concepts of building these models.
Today, this will make a great project for the model builder regardless of skill level and a fun project to share in a classroom or scouting troop atmosphere.
You'll find this digital document to be a valuable addition to your information library.
Check Out Some Screen Grabs From This Document...
Check Out The Contents Of This Digital Document:
The Oscillating Cylinder Engine
The Tools You Need
The Parts Of The Engine
The Cylinder
The Piston
The Crank
Crankshaft And Flywheel
The Engine Bed
Assembling The Engine
Oiling The Engine
Testing The Engine
How To Make A Boiler
How To Run The Engine
About The Lamp
How The Power Plant Works
|
A SODA POWERED STEAM ENGINE MODELERS PLAN DETAILS
This document details a Mr. Honigmann's invention of the fireless working of steam engines by means of a solution of hydrate of soda—NaO HO—in water has progressed so steadily towards practical success that it is reasonable to expect its application before long in many cases of locomotion where the chimney is felt to be a nuisance.
The invention is based upon the discovery that solutions of caustic soda or potash and other solutions in water, which have high boiling points, liberate heat while absorbing steam, which heat can be utilized for the production of fresh steam.
This is a beautifully illustrated and written document that fully details the workings of this soda engine. It'd make a great modelers project, a science class project or a scouting troop activity.
Imagine this awesome engine as a scale model.... if you've got the time and skill required to convert the plans to a scale, this is your plan! If not, it'd still make a super addition to a collection of documents... or a huge project to undertake, should you decide to build it full-size.
Check Out Some Screen Grabs From This Document...
BUILD A MODEL SLIDE CRANK STEAM ENGINE - MODELERS PLANS
The early 1900's was a time when many amusing scientific experiments, challenging engineering problems and fun toys to play with were built at home. There simply wasn't a mall or big box shop to get things from.
This opened up the average model engineer to many opportunities to create new machines and recreate old. This particular design of engine is really the fore-runner of the "speedy" class of engines, having been build before the slide crank engine was designed.
It's a simple engine, but it'll be a very cool addition, once built, to your "toy" collection.
Teach kids and adults the principles of steam power with it... awesome!
Check Out Some Screen Grabs From This Document...
Check Out The Contents Of This Digital Document:
|
A Model Slide Crank Steam Engine
Description Of The Engine
Procedure In Machining And Finishing The Various Parts
|
BUILD A MODEL TWIN CYLINDER MODEL STEAM ENGINE VINTAGE
This is a beautifully executed model Twin Cylinder Engine plan. It is fully illustrated, pictured and described in this digital plan. The designers created this model after the Westinghouse high speed staionary steam engines used in driving electric generators for lighting circuits.
It is simple in design, serviceable in operation and presents no great difficulties in construction.
For the modeler, this early 1900's plan will offer a rewarding project that makes a wonderful power plant for a model boat between three and five feet long. In such an application, it'll deliver considerable speed and power. It was also determined to be a reliable and consistent runner, making it a real gem of a plan.
Check Out Some Screen Grabs From This Document...
Check Out The Contents Of This Digital Document:
|
A Model Twin-Cylinder Engine
Description Of The Type Of Engine
Machining
Cylinder Castings
Crankcase
Valve Chest
Crankshaft
Valve Mechanism
Finishing The Engine
|
BUILD A SINGLE CYLINDER STEAM ENGINE UPRIGHT MODEL PLAN
The early 1900's was a time when many amusing scientific experiments, challenging engineering problems and fun toys to play with were built at home. This opened up the average model engineer to many opportunities to create new machines and recreate old.
This particular design of engine is really the fore-runner of the "speedy" class of engines, having been build before the slide crank engine was designed.
It's a simple engine, but it'll be a very cool addition, once built, to your "toy" collection. Teach kids and adults the principles of steam power with it... awesome!
Check Out Some Screen Grabs From This Document...
Check Out The Contents Of This Digital Document:
|
A Single-Cylinder Engine
General Procedure In Machining The Engine Parts
Finishing The Engine
|
HORIZONTAL SLIDE VALVE ENGINE - NICE BUILDING PLANS
The engine illustrated in this document will give sufficient scope for energy and requires handines with drill and soldering iron. The writer made an engine of the same kind, differing only from that shown in the design of the crosshead guides, without the assistance of a lathe, except for turning the piston and fly wheel -- the last bought in the rough. Files, drills, taps, a hack saw, and a soldering iron did all the rest of the work.
Solder plays so important a part in the assembling of the many pieces of the engine that, if the machine fell into the fire, a rapid disintegration would follow. But in actual use the engine has proved very satisfactory; and if not such as the highly-skilled model-maker with a well-equipped workshop at his command would prefer to expend his time on, it will afford a useful lesson in the use of the simpler tools.
Under 50 lbs. of steam it develops sufficient power to run small electric-lighting installation, or to do other useful work on a moderate scale.
Check Out Some Screen Grabs From This Document...
Check Out The Table Of Contents Of This Digital Document:
|
A HORIZONTAL SLIDE-VALVE ENGINE
The Bedplate
Making the Cylinder Slide and Valve
Cylinder Standards
Steam Chest
The Valve Plate
The Steam Ways
Slide Valve
The Crank and Crank Shaft
Fixing the Standards and Bearings
The Eccentric
Crosshead and Guides
The Valve Gear
Setting the Eccentric
The Connecting Rod |
OTHER DETAILS
Adjusting the Guides
Packings
Joints
Lubrication
The Pump
Making a Governor
FINAL HINTS |
HOW TO MAKE A TOY STEAM ENGINE RARE 1912 PLANS!
If you've got an interest in old steam engines and an interest in old toys... this plan is definetly for you!
This rare 1912 plan will help you build a very cool, primitive steam engine... The parts should be easy to find... and the construction is simple.
Here's a quote directly from the document: "A toy engine can be easily made from old implements which can be found in nearly every house..."
What a fun project to get the kids involved in! Experiment and see what you can power with this homemade steam engine!
Check Out Some Screen Grabs From This Document...
MANUFACTURE & MANAGEMENT OF STEAM ENGINES EVERY CLASS
A steam engine is an external combustion heat engine that makes use of the heat energy that exists in steam, converting it to mechanical work. Steam engines were once used as the prime mover in pumps, locomotives, steam ships, traction engines, steam lorries and other road vehicles. They were essential to the Industrial Revolution.
Steam turbines, technically a type of steam engine, are still widely used for generating electricity, but older types have been almost entirely replaced by internal combustion engines and electric motors.
There are some still in use, and these engines need to be maintained or repaired at some point. This is a beautiful manual to help you do that.... or to build a new steam engine of your own.
Check Out Some Screen Grabs From This Document...
Check Out The Table Of Contents Of This Digital Document:
|
Classification of Engines.
Nature and uses of a Vacuum.
Velocity of falling Bodies and Momentum of moving Bodies.
Central Forces.
Centres of Gravity, Gyration, and Oscillation.
The Pendulum and Governor.
The Mechanical Powers.
Friction.
Strength of materials and Strains subsisting in Machines.
CHAPTER I. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE STEAM ENGINE.
The Boiler.
The Engine.
The Locomotive Engine.
CHAPTER II. HEAT, COMBUSTION, AND STEAM.
Heat.
Combustion.
Steam.
CHAPTER III. EXPANSION OF STEAM AND ACTION OF THE VALVES.
CHAPTER IV. MODES OF ESTIMATING THE POWER AND PERFORMANCE OF ENGINES AND BOILERS.
Horses Power.
Duty of Engines and Boilers.
The Indicator.
Dynamometer, Gauges, and Cataract.
CHAPTER V. PROPORTIONS OF BOILERS.
Heating and Fire Grate Surface.
Calorimeter and Vent.
Evaporative Power of Boilers.
Modern Marine and Locomotive Boilers.
The Blast in Locomotives.
Boiler Chimneys.
Steam Room and Priming.
Strength of Boilers.
Boiler Explosions.
CHAPTER VI. PROPORTIONS OF ENGINES.
Steam Passages.
Air Pump, Condenser, and Hot and Cold Water Pumps.
Fly Wheel.
Strengths of Land Engines.
Strengths of Marine and Locomotive Engines.
CHAPTER VII. CONSTRUCTIVE DETAILS OF BOILERS.
Land and Marine Boilers.
Incrustation and Corrosion of Boilers.
Locomotive Boilers.
CHAPTER VIII. CONSTRUCTIVE DETAILS OF ENGINES.
Pumping Engines.
Various forms of Marine Engines.
Cylinders, Pistons, and Valves.
Air Pump and Condenser.
Pumps, Cocks, and Pipes.
Details of the Screw and Screw Shaft.
Details of the Paddles and Paddle Shaft.
The Locomotive Engine.
CHAPTER IX. STEAM NAVIGATION.
Resistance of Vessels in Water.
Experiments on the Resistance of Vessels.
Influence of the size of Vessels upon their Speed.
Structure and Operation of Paddle Wheels.
Configuration and Action of the Screw.
Comparative Advantages of Paddle and Screw Vessels.
Comparative Advantages of different kinds of Screws.
Proportions of Screws.
Screw Vessels with full and auxiliary Power.
Screw and Paddles combined.
CHAPTER X. EXAMPLES OF ENGINES OF RECENT CONSTRUCTION.
Oscillating Paddle Engines.
Direct acting Screw Engine.
Locomotive Engine.
CHAPTER XI. ON VARIOUS FORMS AND APPLICATIONS OF THE STEAM ENGINE.
Governor.
Donkey Pumps.
Portable Steam Engines.
Stationary Engines.
Steam Fire Engines.
Steam Excavator.
CHAPTER XII. MANUFACTURE AND MANAGEMENT OF STEAM ENGINES.
Construction of Engines.
Erection of Engines.
Management of Marine Boilers.
Management of Marine Engines.
Management of Locomotives.
|
SIMPLE SINGLE-ACTION STEAM ENGINE WORKING MODEL PLANS
This is a super cool document that gives a very detailed explaination and illustrations of a simple steam engine model.
This is a modelers dream plan and a very fun project for any science class, scouting troop or a unique summertime activity at home.
The construction of this steam engine is simple and requires no difficult lathe work; in fact the whole of the work may be done on a very ordinary foot lathe.
The engine is necessarily single-acting, but it is effective nevertheless, being about 1-20 H.P., with suitable steam supply. It is of sufficient size to run a foot lathe, scroll saw, or two or three sewing machines
Check Out Some Screen Grabs From This Document...
SMALL MODEL FLASH STEAM PLANT - VINTAGE MODELERS PLANS
Model making was a famous occupation (hobby) in the late 1800's and early 1900's in America and abroad. The average American model maker was not very familiar with the operation and construction of flash steam plants.
The first part of this document, which originates from the early 1900's, details the methods of operation and general features of construction for these unique power plants.
In addition, this document also contains plans to build a flash steam plant for small model airplanes. This was considered, at the time, to be an advancement in powering model aeroplanes.
This little slice of modelling history will be a handy addition to the modern model-builders digital collection.
Check Out Some Screen Grabs From This Document...
Check Out The Contents Of This Digital Document:
|
Flash Steam Plants
How Flash Steam Plants Operate
Description Of The Various Parts And Fitting Employed In A Flash Plant
Regulation Of The Water Supply
Lubrication
Difficulties In Adjustment
Gasolene Burners For Flash Steam Plants
A Flash Steam Plant For Small Model Airplanes
Operation And Design Of The Engine
How The Engine Is Made
Design For A Six-Cylinder Engine Working On The Same Principle
Description Of A Flash Steam Plant To Drive The Engine
|
BUILD A MODEL TWIN CYLINDER STEAM POWER MARINE ENGINE
This is a beautifully executed model Twin Cylinder Marine motor plan. It is fully illustrated, pictured and described in this digital document plan, which was originally created by the famous London model engineering firm of Whitney in City Road.
While this model is not recommended as a project for the dabbler or very novice, its construction will be delightfully simple for the worker who's got a lathe and knows how to use it.
For the modeler, this early 1900's plan will offer a rewarding project that, when attached to a steam or other power plant will burst into life.
Kids of all ages will be fascinated by the workings of this nifty little machine. For the mechanical or science teacher and student, this is a superb example of early 20th century technology in miniature.
Check Out Some Screen Grabs From This Document...
Check Out The Contents Of This Digital Document:
|
A Model Twin Cylinder Marine Engine
Description Of The Engine And Various Parts
Lathe And Machine Work Necessary In Finishing The Engine
Making A Built-Up Crankshaft For The Engine
|
Back to Search Results
) 
BiblioFlip Digital Info Dealers
Print
Report item
and your 