Steam engine toy with machines

[Richard Kirkman 1Participant @richardkirkman1]

My dad's friend (Norman) told him about this little steam engine he has, so today my dad and I went to have a look and a play. See the link below for pictures and videos. It has a few little machines with it, a small power hammer, a shaper, a pillar drill, and a few saw benches. It's quite cute.

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So, Norman wanted to know what the other parts on the engine are for, the larger red wheel and other assembly attached. In the 3rd last picture, you can see part of what looked to me like a line shaft. I imagine the line shaft must mount somewhere, perhaps on the top of the green tower so it can then power all the machines or something. I was wondering what the second piston would be for, as it's in a small well and It has no steam going to it?

He said he bought the little engine from a woman in Australia many many years ago for 35 dollars or something. So he doesn't know too much about it.

Does anyone know if there are other products out there like this, partnered with the little machines?

Any ideas would be welcomed. Just a post of curiosity in case anyone knows anything. Thanks

[Richard Kirkman 1Participant @richardkirkman1]

[Harry WilkesParticipant @harrywilkes58467]

Nice

H

[Howard LewisParticipant @howardlewis46836]

Mamod used to sell little machines, and a lineshaft to be driven by their steam engines.

Stuart certainly sell a little lathe, kit, fully machined, or complete and ready to run.

Howard

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

I do like the little shaper !

MichaelG.

[William SParticipant @williams]

Just clicking randomly on the lathes.co.uk site I have just found this:**LINK**(quite interesting to do when your at a loose end!)

They seem to resemble what are shown in your link/pictures. Sadly, not much help I can offer on your other questions though!

Nice little pieces though.

William.

[Roger BestParticipant @rogerbest89007]

Hi Richard,

What you have there is an (almost-certainly) scratch-built engine, with some accessory toys, probably by Jenson of USA, but possibly by Langes, I believe there was a business connection there.

Little accessories are very popular in the steam toy fraternity and there is lots of information about them on toy steam forums. They have a value based on rarity and sophistication, so the range is considerable.

This link shows a video of some that look just like yours:

Jenson workshop

If you search on that forum you will find a lot more about Jenson and Langes toys.

[Richard Kirkman 1Participant @richardkirkman1]

Thanks everyone. Really interesting stuff. I'm sure Norman will be interested to read up on whats been said.

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