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Four column beam engine - stock code 8577

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Four column beam engine
Four column beam engine
Four column beam engine
Four column beam engine
Four column beam engine
Four column beam engine
Four column beam engine
Four column beam engine
A four column beam engine to Tubal Cain's "Mary" design, a well-proportioned model mounted on a wooden base.

The work of an experienced engineer, we sold his 4 inch scale Garrett agricultural engine back in 2009.

The beam engine was the last model he built - in failing health and having lost his eyesight, in truth it's remarkable he did as good as job as you see, however machining is to a pedestrian standard, paintwork is poor.

The engine turns over freely, with a good deal of squeaking from dry bearings. We'd consider this one a restoration job - it needs to be pulled apart completely, overhauled and repainted.

length/inches 18
width/inches 9
height/inches 15
wheel material cast iron 8 inch diameter
cylinder material cast iron
valve type slide
governor type Watt