Spokesmann
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Mamod SE2sThe Mamod SE2 has been with us a long time. First in Hobbies/Mamod form 1936-67 and finally in SE2a form in 1967-78. Getting hold of the 'transitional SE2' this week has focussed my thoughts on this former 'top of the range' engine. It has changed a lot over the years, the name has remained the same but the SE2 of 1936 bears very little resemblance to the final SE2 iteration the 'a' line model of 67-78. Here are a few from my collection, please feel free to post up images of your SE2s and other variations form your own collections.
1958-67 (not including minor variations)
1948-49 (small boilered)
1948-49 (big boilered)
1954-57
1967-78 SE2a
Far more detail can be found in the stationary steam engines reference thread, here variations and dates are listed for collectors reference. Members only. 
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MFSteam
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Re: Mamod SE2s | Spokesmann wrote: |
1948-49 (small boilered)
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Tis an SE1 Mike, exhaust throttle appeared on these early models.
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Spokesmann
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I know Ian, but Ive alway referred to it as an SE2 force of habit! 
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Phantom
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Some very nice engines there, with excellent workshops. 
Here are a couple of earlier examples.
A pre-war hobbies.
A post war with countershaft.
Sorry about the feet. 
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newts
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Tony, that's a fine pair you have there
You don't see many of the countershaft/double engine frame engines.
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MFSteam
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3 More
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newts
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Ian ,
I do especially like the one in the middle pic with the base mounted chimney
Is it for sale 
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MFSteam
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| newts wrote: | Ian ,
I do especially like the one in the middle pic with the base mounted chimney
Is it for sale |
Not really
Why don't you make one?
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newts
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| MFSteam wrote: |
Not really
Why don't you make one? |
That's a fair point, i must have a root around in the garage for parts.
You never know what might turn up
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MFSteam
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| newts wrote: |
i must have a root around in the garage for parts.
You never know what might turn up |
Probably a bloody squirrel rooting around in your boxes.
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Mamod Collector
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A Mamod SE2 with box
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newts
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Peekaboo, look what he just found  
He just needs to find that SE2 engine frame
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Spokesmann
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That brass looks good Mike.
Is that squirrel going to crop up everywhere now!
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Spokesmann
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Great pre-war SE2 Mike, curious it has paint on the union and SV.
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MFSteam
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newts
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| Spokesmann wrote: |
Is that squirrel going to crop up everywhere now! |
Hopefully not too often 
That Boxed SE2 of Mikes' is a cracker
That nut was probably on the engine frame when it was originally assembled.
The engine frame i have is stamped Mamod, but is the darker 'Hobbies' Green.
It also has a silver disc crank, must have been Malins using up any available parts & paint.
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Phantom
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Ian is it me ?, Is the first engine an sc2?. 
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MFSteam
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| Phantom wrote: | | Ian is it me ?, Is the first engine an sc2?. |
Well done Phantom it is Its one of those SC's that were never sold with a line shaft fitted.
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Scorpion2nz
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well it does not matter what they are I am just as confused as i was at the start of the thread For some reason i just can not get my head around mm,se, sc .Just when i think i get it some one goes and throws a spanner in the works 
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Spokesmann
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Mike you must build up this engine.
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Spokesmann
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The missing link SE2 Ian!
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MFSteam
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| Scorpion2nz wrote: | | well it does not matter what they are I am just as confused as i was at the start of the thread For some reason i just can not get my head around mm,se, sc . |
Here you go in date order
Hobbies SE2 1936
A pre-war hobbies.
Mamod SE2 1937
Mamod SC2 (no lineshaft) 1940
SE2 1946
SE2 1947
SE2 1948
SE2 1950
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SE2 1954
SE2 1958
SE2 1960
SE2a 1967
There are some missing, ie brass flywheel SE2 but its a start
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Spokesmann
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A picture is worth a thousand words!
I think a pictorial, chronologically ordered library of SE2s is a greatly needed resource, it is in the ref area, but the context of images and date order would help many.
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newts
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| Spokesmann wrote: | | Mike you must build up this engine. |
I know i should,but i can't bring myself to drill out the SE3 base.
I'm still living in hope if finding an original SE3 engine frame
Here's the brass flywheel SE2
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Spokesmann
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Great bit of kit Mike, they are a littl more common than the brass engine framed variety, the hot stamped brass flywheel always imparts a little touch of luxury...
Good luck with the SE3 engine frame... Hen's teeth spring to mind!
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Phantom
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I am sorry if I confuse things a little but I think Ians sc2 is correct the way it is.
This is my sc2 (inc oversize feet).
It has as far as I know never seen a line shaft.
The previous owners father had purchased it from new and this is how it had always been as far back as they could remember.
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Spokesmann
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These are very interesting and rare variations! Reinforces my theory that Malins just got everything out the door in the closing months leading up to and including the initial months of WW2. Basically sell it all!
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Phantom
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I think if I was in the same situation as he was at the start of the war, I would do the same.
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Spokesmann
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| Phantom wrote: | | I think if I was in the same situation as he was at the start of the war, I would do the same. |
I agree! He must have still had bits kicking around the St Mary Row building post WW2 though.
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MFSteam
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| Phantom wrote: | I am sorry if I confuse things a little but I think Ians sc2 is correct the way it is.
This is my sc2 (inc oversize feet).
It has as far as I know never seen a line shaft.
The previous owners father had purchased it from new and this is how it had always been as far back as they could remember. |
More proof if we needed it that these no line shaft SC's are real. I can pin down examples of each model that have been supplied with no line shaft. Interesting to see a Hobbies variant in Mamod colours
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silverfoxsteam
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Keeping on topic, but changing the things a little...here are my two:
...and one I put together from bits:
Comments please!
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Spokesmann
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Great looking engines Stepehen, the first is clearly an early vap lamp type, judging by the brass pan type burner and wire type boiler strap c1958. The other looks later judging by the regulator handle. Beefy looking steam union connectors!
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Mamod Collector
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Nice engine Steve, I like the idea with the unions
It certainly makes seperating the boiler from the engine unit easier
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silverfoxsteam
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I have a policy of not soldering if possible! The unions are there as the both pipes were already attached to the engine and just cut off. I thought at first that the connectors looked too big, but I've received no adverse comments and they're kinda growing on me!
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