The Live Steam Secretary’s Challenge
This Challenge took place at our June 2024 Meeting
This Challenge is to construct any model and power it with a live steam engine.
The Meccano steam engine was introduced in 1914, but this was an imported item. The classic Meccano steam engine was first brought out in 1929 and would cost you 21 shillings back then (£1.05; now £350+ on eBay). The steam engine was reintroduced in 1965, this time manufactured by Mamod and this had a horizontal boiler.
We might have to go outside to run them — I’ll check first!