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RANSOMES, SIMS & JEFFERIES 2 NHP PORTABLE STEAM ENGINE
2 NHP Single Cylinder
A very rare, unusually small and attractive portable steam engine. With early Ransomes sprung type wheels, etc. For sale in unrestored condition.
LANZ 1 NHP Portable
A very rare, if not unique small size Lanz domestic portable steam engine. Designed for small scale agricultural and domestic use and built by Heinrich Lanz AG of Mannheim, Germany c1900. For sale in very original and near complete, but unrestored condition.
1937 LUTON “MINOR” Aeroplane
A rare Luton L.A.4 monoplane fitted with an even rarer Scott 2 cylinder 2 stroke engine, all recent barn finds.
Plane originally designed for potential steam powered flight, and original Comet radial steam engine also available (for the very adventurous only).
1950’s LIGHT STEAM POWER Steam Car Engine
Supposedly about 40 HP @ 1,500 psi! For sale in nice, original condition.
WALLIS & STEEVENS 8 Ton Steam Roller
8 Ton ‘ADVANCE’ Steam Roller.
Duplex Twin Cylinders.
This engine is for sale in good condition, with newly issued boiler certificates at the point of sale.
3 Inch Scale Tasker Traction Engine
A well made 3 Inch Scale Tasker “Little Giant” single cylinder agricultural traction engine.
3 Inch Scale Tasker Traction Engine
A well made 3 Inch Scale Tasker “Little Giant” single cylinder agricultural traction engine.
7¼ Inch Gauge LNER A4 Locomotive
This is an excellent working miniature built by an experienced model engineer from works drawings of the Sir Nigel Gresley designed A4 Pacific 4-6-2 steam locomotive. For sale in excellent condition.
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STUART “JAMES COOMBES” TABLE ENGINE
Single cylinder true vertical.
This is a 1 inch scale model of a well known and handsome colliery type vertical “table” engine.
Cylinder 1″ x 2″ stroke.
7″ diameter flywheel, 14 1/2″ tall on cast base.
This example is well made and in good condition.
STUART “JAMES COOMBES” Table Engine
Single cylinder true vertical.
This is a 1 inch scale model of a well known and handsome colliery type vertical “table” engine.
Cylinder 1″ x 2″ stroke.
7″ diameter flywheel, 14 1/2″ tall on cast base.
This example is well made and in good condition.
5 Inch Gauge 0-6-0 ORENSTEIN & KOPPEL Locomotive
This finely made miniature steam locomotive has a professionally made boiler and is for sale in excellent, unused condition.
WILCOX Oil Dispenser Cabinet
An original and rare oil dispenser cabinet made by Wilcox of London c1910. For sale in very nice condition.
Engine House Spanner Board
A Pollitt and Wigzell spanner display board, as fitted in an engine house, of c1910.
WAKEFIELD 6 Feed Mechanical Lubricator
A steam locomotive type lubricator. Cast iron with hinged lid.
LISTER 25 KVA Generator Set
A Lister 2 cylinder air cooled generator set of 25 KVA output, made 1970. Low hours and in for sale in good overall condition.
CLARKSON Steam Bus Generator Set
A very rare Crompton & Co. steam driven electrical generator set from a Clarkson steam bus.
High speed enclosed vertical engine with twin 1 3/4″ x 2″ cylinders. Pressure regulated steam valve. Mated to a dynamo and mounted on a cast aluminium baseplate.
For sale in good original condition.
GILBERT GILKS Water Turbine Engine
An unusual water turbine engine by Gilbert Gilks & Co of Kendal. Mounted on a large bedplate, this was originally designed to be mated to a dynamo as an electrical generator set.
For sale in good, fully restored condition and complete with governor.
SISSONS 8 H.P. Enclosed Generator Engine
No. 4760 ~ Built 1944
Approx 8 H.P. output.
A high speed enclosed steam engine suitable for belt work or direct coupling to a dynamo, etc by Sisson & Co, Gloucester. In good condition and complete with fittings.
ALCO “Firefly” Steam Driven Generator Set
A rare find, complete and in very original condition.
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STONES ‘TURBO’ D.C. Generator Set
A steam turbine driven D.C. generator.
Type ‘TGH’ – 15 Amps / 500 Watts
Several currently available:
~ 24 Volts or 32 Volts D.C. Output ~
Suitable for fitting to all types of steam locomotives and other railway equipment, etc.
PETTER Oil Engine Generator Set
A 1/2 HP Petter Oil engine driving a dynamo, complete with switchboard and mounted on a portable troller. For sale in good, working condition.
SISSONS 8 H.P. Enclosed Steam Engine
No. 3876 ~ Built 1938
Approx 8 H.P. output.
A high speed enclosed steam engine suitable for belt work or direct coupling to a dynamo, etc by Sisson & Co, Gloucester. In good condition and complete with fittings and mechanical lubricator, and mounted on substantial steel bed/skid with driveshaft, flywheel and pulley for belt drive work.
Approx 8 H.P. Output.
BELLISS & MORCOM Compound Generator Set Engine
A high speed twin cylinder enclosed steam engine, suitable for belt drive coupling to a dynamo or alternator.
Complete and in reasonable condition.
TURNEY 10 NHP Steam Turbine
De Laval single stage steam turbine of approx 10 H.P.
Type 4B
Works No.1637 by Turney Turbines Ltd
Approx 24″ dia. turbine.
Wt approx 100 Kg.
In good, original condition.
TURNEY 10 NHP Steam Turbine
De Laval single stage steam turbine of approx 10 H.P.
Type 4B
Works No.1637 by Turney Turbines Ltd
Approx 24″ dia. turbine.
Wt approx 100 Kg.
In good, original condition.
TURNEY 10 NHP Steam Turbine
De Laval single stage steam turbine, approx 10 H.P.
by Turney Turbines Ltd
Fitted with a Pickering governor.
Approx 24″ dia. turbine.
Wt approx 100 Kg.
In very good, original condition.
TURNEY Single Stage Turbine
De Laval type turbine on steel base.
Approx 5 H.P. output.
Wt approx 90 Kg.
Dims 18″ Wide x 28″ Long (or 35″ overall).
22″ High Overall.
In good, original condition.
VENT-AXIA “TURBETTE” Steam Turbine
De Laval single stage steam turbine, approx 5 H.P.
Approx 23″ High x 23″ Long.
Made by Vent-Axia, Rochester, Kent c1955 and thought to have never been used.
A very rare small steam turbine complete with governor, etc.
GREENWOOD & BATLEY Turbine Driven Generator Set
De Laval single stage turbine driving a D.C. dynamo.
Complete generator set on base plate.
5 KW 220 V Output @ 2400 r.p.m.
Greenwood & Batley No.17169.
Wt est 450 Kg.
A very rare, small turbine driven gen set.
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SISSONS & Co. Turbine Driven Generator Set
Rare complete small set: Turney Type 6 De Laval single stage turbine driving a D.C. dynamo.
1.5 KW 220 V Output @ 2400 r.p.m.
Made by Sissons of Gloucester 1969.
Wt est 220 Kg.
A very rare, small turbine driven gen set.
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CLARKSON Steam Bus Generator Set Engine
A very rare Crompton & Co. steam driven electrical generator set, as used in Clarkson London buses c1910.
Twin 1 3/4″ x 2″ Cylinders.
Pressure regulated steam valve.
Mounted on a cast aluminium baseplate.
~ Wt 30 Kg ~
In good, original condition.
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TULLEY Single Cylinder Horizontal
A small piston valve workshop engine.
‘Agrimotor’ Type ~ Size No. 2 (3″ x 4″ Cylinder).
For driving workshop machinery such as saws, etc. Wt approx 100 Kg.
In unrestored condition.
TULLEY Single Cylinder Horizontal
A small piston valve workshop engine.
‘Agrimotor’ Type ~ Size No. 2 (3″ x 4″ Cylinder).
For driving workshop machinery such as saws, etc. Wt approx 100 Kg.
In good unrestored condition.
TULLEY Single Cylinder Horizontal
A small enclosed piston valve engine.
‘Agrimotor’ Type ~ Size No. 2 (3″ x 4″ Cylinder).
Originally designed for driving agricultural and workshop machinery, etc.
Wt approx 100 Kg.
In excellent, as new condition.
READER 4 NHP Enclosed Generator Engine
A very small enclosed vertical single cylinder instructional type engine, built c1950.
Complete with revolution (RPM) Counter.
Approx 4 H.P. Output @ 500 r.p.m.
Wt approx 150 Kg.
Unrestored (unpainted) but believed in good mechanical condition.
READER 8-10 NHP Enclosed Engine
A general purpose high speed enclosed single cylinder vertical engine suitable for couple to a dynamo or alternator, or to workshop machinery.
Approx 8-10 H.P. Output.
Wt approx 600 Kg.
In good restored condition.
ROBEY Single Cylinder Vertical Engine
Approx 10 H.P. Output @ 500 r.p.m.
Built c1940. Wt approx 300 Kg.
In unrestored condition.
SISSONS 4 NHP Enclosed Generator Engine
No. 3873 ~ Built 1938
An unusually small Sissons engine high speed enclosed steam engine suitable for direct coupling to a dynamo, etc.
Approx 4 H.P. Output.
SISSONS 4 NHP Enclosed Generator Engine
No. 3933 ~ Built 1938
A high speed enclosed steam engine suitable for belt work or direct coupling to a dynamo, etc.
An unusually small Sissons engine.
Approx 4 H.P. Output.
SISSONS 10 NHP Enclosed Generator Engine
A high speed enclosed, single cylinder vertical steam engine suitable for direct coupling to a dynamo or alternator, or other machinery.
Approx 10 H.P. Output.
SISSONS 6 NHP Enclosed Generator Engine
A high speed single cylinder enclosed type steam engine suitable for direct coupling to a dynamo or alternator, or other machinery.
Approx 6 H.P. Output.
SISSONS 8 NHP Enclosed Generator Engine
An enclosed, high speed single cylinder steam engine suitable for direct coupling to a dynamo/alternator or other machinery, etc.
Approx 8 H.P. Output.
SISSONS 8 NHP Enclosed Generator Engine
An enclosed, high speed steam engine suitable for direct coupling to a dynamo, etc.
Approx 8 H.P. Output
Complete with flywheel and external bearings, governor, bearings, rev counter. Also complete with Sissons condenser unit.
In excellent condition.
STUART TURNER ‘S’ Type Generator Set Engine
Single cylinder enclosed vertical engine, c1945.
Designed to produce 800-1000 W @ 1000 r.p.m.
One of several currently available, in either slide valve or piston valve variants.
Price On Application
STUART TURNER ‘S’ Type Generator Engine
A rare c1945 enclosed steam engine by Stuart Turner Ltd, Henley-on-Thames.
This single cylinder vertical engine is designed for driving a small dynamo or alternator of c750 Watts.
In good, usable condition.
These are the smallest, totally enclosed governed steam engines that were commercially made.
EASTON JOHNSON 12 HP Enclosed Generator Set Engine
A high speed enclosed single cylinder vertical steam engine suitable for direct coupling to a dynamo or alternator.
Approx 12 H.P. Output.
ASWHORTH-PARKER 40 HP Enclosed Generator Set Engine
A high speed enclosed single cylinder vertical steam engine suitable for direct coupling to a dynamo or alternator.
Approx 40 H.P. Output.
ASWHORTH-PARKER 60 HP Enclosed Generator Set Engine
A high speed enclosed single cylinder vertical steam engine suitable for direct coupling to an approx 50 KW D.C. dynamo or alternator.
Approx 60-70 H.P. Output.
STONES ‘TURBO’ D.C. Generator Sets
Steam turbine driven D.C. generators.
Type ‘TGH’ – 15 Amps / 500 Watts
Several currently available:
~ 24 Volts or 32 Volts D.C. Output ~
Suitable for fitting to all types of steam locomotives and other railway equipment, etc.
Price On Application
‘RICARDO’ (ALCO) Military Radio Battery Charging Set
ALCO “Firefly” MkIV.
A complete, small self contained electrical generating plant comprising single cylinder enclosed piston valve steam engine direct coupled to 6 Volt D.C. alternator.
With seperate wood fired boiler, etc.
Output 3-4 Amps ~ Wt 50 Kg.
A complete set, packed in it’s original military
wooden crate. (Designed to be parachute dropped behind enemy lines for use by special forces).
Produced in small numbers c1943-55.
Price On Application
SCOTT Marine Type Generator Set
Single cylinder, single acting enclosed engine coupled to a 500 Watt D.C. dynamo.
Built c1940 ~ Wt 50 Kg
A very rare and very small small marine set, as fitted to steam drifters and other small auxiliary coastal vessels.
Price On Application
SISSONS 4 HP Generator Set
A complete, high speed enclosed type steam engine driving a dyanmo. by Sissons & Co., Gloucestershire. Originally fitted to a launch steam launch, engine is approx 4 H.P. output.
In very good, restored condition.
Price: P.O.A.
ROBEY Generator Set
A single cylinder vertical open crank type steam engine coupled to 1 KW 100 Volt D.C. dynamo.
Cylinder 4″ x 6″ (approx). Wt est 200 Kg. In unrestored condition.
Price On Application
HINDLEY DODMAN Generator Set
A single cylinder vertical enclosed type steam engine coupled to 2 KW 110 Volt D.C. dynamo.
Built c1930 ~ Wt est 150 Kg.
In good restored condition.
Price On Application
ASHWORTH-PARKER Generator Set
A high speed single cylinder enclosed steam engine coupled to 10 KW 230 Volt D.C. dynamo.
Price On Application
SISSONS Generator Set
A high speed single cylinder enclosed steam engine coupled to 25 KW 110 Volt D.C. dynamo.
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ASHWORTH-PARKER Generator Set Engine
A high speed twin cylinder enclosed steam engine, for coupling to a dynamo or alternator.
Complete and in reasonable condition.
Price On Application
BELLISS & MORCOM Compound Generator Set
A vertical high speed enclosed steam engine
Direct coupled to 220 V D.C. Crompton dynamo.
Price: P.O.A.
BELLISS & MORCOM Compound Generator Set
A vertical high speed enclosed steam engine belt coupled to a 220 V D.C. dynamo.
Price On Application
BELLISS & MORCOM Compound Generator Set
A vertical high speed enclosed steam engine coupled to a 90 KW 220 V D.C. dynamo.
Price On Application
ALLEN Compound Generator Set
A vertical high speed enclosed steam engine coupled to a 125 KW 3 PHz 440 V alternator.
Price On Application
ALLEN Compound Generator Set
A vertical high speed enclosed steam engine coupled to a 125 KW 3 PHz 440 V alternator.
Price On Application
BELLISS & MORCOM Compound Generator Set
A vertical high speed enclosed steam engine coupled to a 250 KW 3 PHz 440 V alternator.