Mamod Closed Their Doors

[Fidlstyks]

I wonder if behind every steam or gas modeler fist had a toy Mamod steam engine, I know I did, Granda, about 1970? So sad to see they have closed their doors.

 

[GreenTwin]

My brother had a Wilesco, and that is what got me hooked on steam engines.
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[ChazzC]

Mine (and my Granddaughter's) was a Jensen #76 Oscillating Steam Plant:

[sorry, not able to dig out the one we assembled at present]

Here's a brief factory tour:

 

[mole42]

I had a Mamod SE1 stationary steam engine as a Christmas gift - in about 1967. It was disappointing because I was desperate for a traction engine. I rectified that disappointment a couple of years ago when I bought and restored a Mamod TE1 traction engine.....of course, in this century it's very difficult to get a suitable heat source for the boiler - the tablets are no longer allowed, the modern gel is low-grade heat and the alcohol burners are very expensive to buy.

 

[Richard Hed]

I had a Mamod SE1 stationary steam engine as a Christmas gift - in about 1967. It was disappointing because I was desperate for a traction engine. I rectified that disappointment a couple of years ago when I bought and restored a Mamod TE1 traction engine.....of course, in this century it's very difficult to get a suitable heat source for the boiler - the tablets are no longer allowed, the modern gel is low-grade heat and the alcohol burners are very expensive to buy.

What? Where's Ken? He will write you a book on how to do your burner.

 

[sarel]

Search for "Simple Traction engine" or Kenneth Wells Traction Engine, there is a burner drawing as part of drawings

 

[Steamchick]

Hmmm,
You mean like these?
10mm wide ceramic:


Flare burner - ex. domestic gas boiler burner converted for Butane.



Or one more in the attached Word document. (I sell for £20 - made to order: Or any special sizes!).
A no. 3 jet is suitable for Mamod boilers/engines, but a traction engine may need a larger burner with No. 5 jet.. And see Mamod SR3 file.
I have also made a couple of meths burners, but can't find any photos...
Enjoy!
K2

 

[Steamchick]

Incidentally, my Dad didn't let me have a Mamod "too expensive, and it is just a toy!" - so taught me to use his copper boiler and steam engine he made "while on a ship during WW2"...
The vertical boiler was given to me in the 1990s, - to strip (as it was just soldered with Plumber's lead) and re-make, silver soldered. I still have it and use it. It has a 3in circular ceramic burner.
I have a few of his later (retirement made) engines.
I need to do some more photography...
K2