My Steam World
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 TE1a 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 TE1a Ol' Stumpy Traction Engine
This is Mamod’s 2024 special edition Traction Engine called Ol’ Stumpy. It has a short boiler and a unique burgundy colour scheme. The engine name plate is mounted on the smoke box. A great addition to my collection.
Mamod TE1ac 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 SA1 Roadster
OK, it won't outrun a Ferrari, but it's better looking and has a quieter engine!
Mamod SW1a Steam Wagon
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:
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Scale: ¾" to 1 foot
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Height: 9½"
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Length: 17"
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Width: 7"
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Weight; 14lbs
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Rear Wheels: 5" Diameter
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Front Wheels: 3" Diameter
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Boiler Diameter: 1¾"
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Boiler Length: 7½"
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Running Pressure: 20 to 40 psi
Here are some more details about the engine:
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Spirit Fired
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Cab: Steel and Dural Construction
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Smoke Box: Fabrication with Brass Chimney Top
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Door: Hinged with Markie name plate
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Front Axle and Fork: Steel
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Boiler: Copper with 5 Water Tubes and heavy gauge Back Plate all silver soldered with certificate
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Cylinder: Machined from block
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Main Tube: Steel tube enclosing boiler
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Wheels: Hand built and riveted. Canopy and supports. Boards and rubber tyres
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Cylinder: Double Acting 1/2" (12.5mm) diameter
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Crankshaft: Steel 3/4" (19mm) stroke Piston and Rod: Stainless Steel
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Slide Valve
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Forward/Reverse Slip Eccentric
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Lever Operated
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Displacement Lubricator
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Copper Tubing throughout
Other very important features of the engine are:
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Pressure Gauge
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Water Level Sight Glass
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Steam Cock and Drain Screw
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Ring Burner with drip feed
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Tender Tank (spirit fired)
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Steering by Worm and Wheel Chain
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Lever Brake System
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Single Speed Lever Control
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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.