Beam Engine
Built by Allen Berman in March 2010
This model is based on the Stuart Turner live steam beam engine (a model on the same scale). It took first prize in a competition held at a local Meccano club. Some of the parts were donated by Mike Chrisp.
Features
- Watts Parallel Motion (invented in 1784)
- Eccentric-driven Slide Valve
- Flywheel-driven Speed Governor
- Steam Boiler
- Overhead Shafting (90° rotation)
- Extension Reverse Shafting
- Mamod Shafting Standards