Mobile Steam Engines

Mamod TE1a "Genesis" and TE1 Traction Engines

My first steam engine purchase was TE1a “Genesis” in 1970 for £17-10s-0p (£17-50p), how times have changed! The tyres are a recent addition.

At the moment I have a total of four TE1a and one TE1 version of this engine. The TE1, though almost complete, needed a little TLC. It is featured in my Restoration Projects page and is dated approximately from 1965 to 1967.

Mamod Short Boiler Steam Tractor

This is a beautiful rebuild of the TE1a using a shorter boiler and was built by STEAM4FUN. Another great dealer. The final build has produced a very handsome engine.

Wilesco Traction Engine

Great engine for running static or mobile. I particularly like the gear engage / disengage function.

Mamod Centurion Tractor with Living Van

This shows my Mamod Centurion Tractor with a Living Van and accessories.

Mamod SR1 and SR1a Steam Rollers

I have an example of both the SR1 and SR1a versions of the roller. The SR1 engine does not have the reverse lever as fitted to the SR1a. Note the early version of whistle on the SR1.

Mamod Brooklands Tourer

OK, it won't outrun a Ferrari, but it's better looking and has a quieter engine!

Mamod Steam Wagon SW1

I have two colour variants of this smart wagon, blue and green. They are great representations of Foden wagons!

Mamod Trailers

These are the Logging Trailer, Open Trailer and Water Bowser.

Mamod Home Built Marine Engine

This is a home built marine engine using a Mamod SP type boiler. It comes complete with prop shaft with universal coupling and propeller.

Markie Little Gem Road Locomotive "Moira"

This engine (that I have named Moira) is a long awaited addition to my steam collection. It is of the smallest scale for miniature engines. Here are photos and the technical details of the engine.

Technical Specifications:

Scale: ¾" to 1 foot
Height: 9½"
Length: 17"
Width: 7"
Weight; 14lbs
Rear Wheels: 5" Diameter
Front Wheels: 3" Diameter
Boiler Diameter: 1¾"
Boiler Length: 7½"
Running Pressure: 20 to 40 psi

Here are some more details about the engine:

Spirit Fired
Cab: Steel and Dural Construction
Smoke Box: Fabrication with Brass Chimney Top
Door: Hinged with Markie name plate
Front Axle and Fork: Steel
Boiler: Copper with 5 Water Tubes and heavy gauge Back Plate all silver soldered with certificate
Cylinder: Machined from block
Main Tube: Steel tube enclosing boiler

Wheels: Hand built and riveted. Canopy and supports. Boards and rubber tyres
Cylinder: Double Acting 1/2" (12.5mm) diameter
Crankshaft: Steel 3/4" (19mm) stroke Piston and Rod: Stainless Steel
Slide Valve
Forward/Reverse Slip Eccentric
Lever Operated
Displacement Lubricator
Copper Tubing throughout

Other very important features of the engine are:

Pressure Gauge
Water Level Sight Glass
Steam Cock and Drain Screw
Ring Burner with drip feed
Tender Tank (spirit fired)
Steering by Worm and Wheel Chain
Lever Brake System
Single Speed Lever Control
Gear Driven.

I originally copied the technical details of the engine from the Little Gem information that used to be available from the Forrest Classics web site. Unfortunately this source is no longer available.

Hornby 3.5” Gauge Stephenson’s Rocket

The 3.5” gauge Stephenson’s Rocket was produced by Hornby between 1976 and 1978. It is gas fired and can provide an eight minute run. It provides both forward and reverse running.