Topic: Miniature Engines

[Bubba]

The engines mentioned in the Dario thread inspired me to start this one.

From Weber Precision, a small scale, supercharged, V8 running on alcohol.
http://weberprecision.com/  <click on the V8 ENGINE VIDEO link to see and hear it running>

The designer has plenty of pics posted that show the engineering involved.

I want one for my coffee table.   

Post any other small scale engines you find!

[tpl]

A buddy of mine sent me a long email with lots of miniature engines that are at the

craftsmanship museum in Vista I think.   At 08:20 eastern  www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com    is not answering or the local DNS is down so maybe try later.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7zRJyK66I0     engine running.

[safristi]

..nice stuff...much better than ships in a bottle.........which guy makes the new engines for the Fiat 500 ............................i used to love those simple brass steam engines in toy shops as a kid...but some of that stuff is EQUISITE.............

[tpl]

I always wanted one of those steam engines as well...    Mamod was the name wasn't it?  and they still make them!    Looking at the prices I bet they are cheaper in inflation terms than they were back then.

[Trainman]

Hornby of England has live steam HO scale locomotives:

http://www.hornby.com/brands/live-steam/

Very neat, but a tad impractical for your average HO railway.

[tpl]

Impractical!  No Way!    why would that not work just fine and, like a real steam engine you'd have to stop and top up water and oil ( and probably change batteries).

I remember steam in the UK before it got replaced by horrible diesels and diesel electrics on main lines and 3rd rail electrics around where I lived, mostly commuter trains.

Bring back steam engines.

[Guy]

Hornby of England has live steam HO scale locomotives:

http://www.hornby.com/brands/live-steam/

Very neat, but a tad impractical for your average HO railway.

Neat! I want one!

[Bubba]

A buddy of mine sent me a long email with lots of miniature engines that are at the

craftsmanship museum in Vista I think.   At 08:20 eastern  www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com    is not answering or the local DNS is down so maybe try later.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7zRJyK66I0     engine running.

I see the Weber V8 is on display at the Museum.  I'll have to add this place on my To-Do list.

[Sir Osis of Liver]

The engines mentioned in the Dario thread inspired me to start this one.

From Weber Precision, a small scale, supercharged, V8 running on alcohol.
http://weberprecision.com/  <click on the V8 ENGINE VIDEO link to see and hear it running>

The designer has plenty of pics posted that show the engineering involved.

I want one for my coffee table.   

Post any other small scale engines you find!

I am in awe of the skill and patience some people have.

[rrocket]

I am in awe of the skill and patience some people have.

Why thank you!!