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Just a suggestion - you could add more hammers and a set of wood blocks to make music! I enjoyed what you have done and am sure your grandchildren really like it.

Very ambitious undertaking. Your appear to be doing an excellent job, thanks for sharing. Keep up the good work, I can't wait to see the end result.

Tony, thanks for the explanation. I have a lot to learn about setting up steam layouts. But learning I am thanks a lot. I appreciate your patience. DW

Tony, Once again my ignorance comes to the fore! What are we bypassing with the valve? Are there any instructions for construction of the valve? Thanks, DW

Tony, Another fascinating episode in the build - I love it, especially all of the extras adding interest. To get a smoother belt joint skive the ends with a longer more tapered surface, then join. Keep up the good work. I am now ready for your speed control:cool:!

Very cool! Great photography and videography - I hope you payed the pianoman!

Absolutely beautiful a piece of mechanical art!

Tony, again you hit it out of the park. Great work, I love how the engine is developing what's next? A speed control? Cymro77

Tony, Once again you have made an incredible engine. I love the slowness and motions observed. Reminds me very much of a Mill or drilling engine. Thanks for the inspiration and milling instruction. DW

Great work on both engines, thanks for sharing! Will be watching the rest of the build. David

Tony on your steam set up for the two cylinder engine are you using silicone tubing?

Tony that second video works great! I too would love to see it on the pond. Cool little boat. Thanks for sharing. dw

Tony, Great little models. Unfortunately I could not get the video to run.:confused: DW

Tony, what is the small pipe that exits from the bottom of the boiler? If it is for steam does it reach up on the inside to a higher point? DW

Beautiful work! Do you work with or for a machine shop? The quality of work looks professional. Thanks for sharing. Cymro77

This little engine was built using plans in Stan Bray's Book - Model Marine Steam. There were some dimensional errors on the plans, that I was fortunate enough to find and correct. The crankshaft was the most difficult and time consuming part of the project.

I have just completed the engine - with a new crankshaft pinned and loctite. First time I put the air to her she purred like a kitten!! Since I don't know how to post a photo on this page I shall put it on the Engines page. DW:)

Hopper, thanks for that piece of advice. You have just enlightened me to a fact that should have been obvious, yet I never knew it. Drilled holes are not as accurate as reamed. I always thought the reaming was just to polish the hole, now I see the reason for drilling slightly undersize then...

Hi, I am a total novice at machining. This was my first attempt to build anything other than the classic wobbler. My first time to use the rotary table on my mill. I have a Microlux Micro mill and Micro Lathe. The engine runs on about 20psi. My machining tolerances are to blame for the high...

Norman, if your woes and no's comment was directed at me you got it wrong. I merely was describing what I had tried and what I was trying to do. No woes here, it is a learning experience for me, I am having fun! Best wishes for the New Year, DW