The operation of a commercial steam engine is well illustrated with this working model.
The extra-large size unit is provided with a horizontal boiler with a whistle, a safety valve and a steam gauge.
The brass boiler is fitted onto a steel housing with a chimney.
There is an inspection window to show the water level.
It comes on a metal base.
Technical Specifications
Available Varieties :
Steam engine that operates on 220V AC, 50 Hz.
Steam engine where the water can be heated using dry fuel.
Features & Benefits
This is a working model that shows how the exhaust steam simply vents out into the air.
It helps students to understand two things about steam locomotives:
It explains why they have to take on water at the station, since the water is constantly being lost through the steam exhaust.
It explains where the "choo-choo" sound comes from. When the valve opens the cylinder to release its steam exhaust, the steam escapes under a great deal of pressure and makes a "choo" sound as it exits.
