Summary
Model of a rotative beam type single-cylinder vertical steam engine.
Model made by A.E. Smith, a former Chief Mechanical Engineer with the Victorian Railways.
Design based on an engine once used to supply hydraulic power at the Williamstown "Patent" Slip.
Physical Description
Metal engineering model sitting on wooden base. Model includes large flywheel and beam. Approximately 1 1/6-inch bore x 2 1/6-inch stroke, with 8 straight-spoked flywheel, 7-inch diameter with 1/2-inch wide x 2/5-inch rim and symmetrical 8-inch beam, 4-inch centreline to centreline either side of main pivot.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Modelmaker
Mr A. E. Smith, Middle Brighton, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1930
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Classification
Mechanical engineering, Steam power, Model rotative beam steam engines
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
349 mm (Width), 185 mm (Depth), 305 mm (Height), 7 kg (Weight)
Note height of model varies depending on position of beam. Above dimensions are taken with the end of the beam at its maximum height.
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Other Dimensions
55 mm (Length), 30 mm (Outside Diameter)
Bore is internal diameter (approx dimension).
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Part Dimensions
12 mm (Width), 10 mm (Depth), 178 mm (Outside Diameter)
Dimensions of flywheel. Width & Height relate to flywheel rim.
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Keywords
Steam Engines, Beam Engines, Models & Modelmaking, Engineering Models
