Archive for Freesteam For collectors and enthusiasts of all steam engines          Freesteam Forum Index -> Meccano Spokesmann MECCANO ENGINES The MEC1 built from 1965-76. Designed by Malins Engineers to Meccano specification. Something of the 1929 engine in the frame design. Endlessly adaptable for all sorts of drive jobs. Replaced by the SP3 in 1979, which didn't last long - only until 1985 when sales were uneconomic. (Video games were getting popular one suspects!). What I consider to be an essential engine which is endless fun and surprisingly powerful for the size. Spokesmann Spokesmann The SP3 'Meccano' engine. As per the MEC1 save for solid fuel, sight glass and whistle (also no dome). Equally as adaptable as the MEC1.Can be expensive if boxed - I have seen one go for £400 on ebay (bidiots ). Around 10,000 units made. Mamod Collector The full compliment of Meccano engines........   Spokesmann Great images Mike - are the last two yours?! Mamod Collector No Mike, they are stock photos Spokesmann I think I prefer the 1929 version . . . . Mamod Collector Yes its the one thats within most peoples price range Spokesmann I think its time my SP3 and MEC1 were incorporated into a new model . . . which though . . . John Chapman Interesting engines, I would love one of each As a matter of interest in S.T.E.A.M. a few issues ago there was a piece on a "lookalike" Meccano engine constructed from a MEC1 fitted with a Burnac boiler. Looked pretty good too. Spokesmann John Chapman wrote: Interesting engines, I would love one of each As a matter of interest in S.T.E.A.M. a few issues ago there was a piece on a "lookalike" Meccano engine constructed from a MEC1 fitted with a Burnac boiler. Looked pretty good too. Any images John? MTA Spokesmann wrote: I think its time my SP3 and MEC1 were incorporated into a new model . . . which though . . . How about having a crane? You have one of the engines at the bottom of the 'tower' to rotate the boom via a shaft or what have you. Then the other engine sitting in the boom to raise/lower a load? Spokesmann Not a bad idea MTA, but I have an SP5 crane - still in progress! Plus Ill need half a ton more Meccano . . . . Mamod Collector Spokesmann wrote: I think its time my SP3 and MEC1 were incorporated into a new model . . . which though . . . There is only one Mike ............ Spokesmann Thats a lot of Meccano . . . . steamyjim Mike do you want a set of plans for the supermodels excavator? Im building one at the moment. Spokesmann steamyjim wrote: Mike do you want a set of plans for the supermodels excavator? Im building one at the moment. I have some Jim - thanks anyway! Mamod Collector [quote="steamyjim"]Mike do you want a set of plans for the supermodels excavator? quote] How about starting a new thread on Meccano plans Jim And publishing them on there, We might end up with quite a libruary........ steamyjim Ill TRY and get my tech teacher in school to scan the entire supermodels plans in Spokesmann Good idea! oldstuff Re: MECCANO ENGINES Spokesmann wrote: The MEC1 built from 1965-76. Designed by Malins Engineers to Meccano specification. Something of the 1929 engine in the frame design. Endlessly adaptable for all sorts of drive jobs. Replaced by the SP3 in 1979, which didn't last long - only until 1985 when sales were uneconomic. (Video games were getting popular one suspects!). What I consider to be an essential engine which is endless fun and surprisingly powerful for the size. Does the steam pipe enter the dome from inside the boiler...like some Bowman's do? Spokesmann Aye it does Chuck! on the SP3 version its just goes straight into the boiler - if you overfill it, it primes!! oldstuff I like that method...even thought about trying it in a scratch model. I'd worry about the join de-soldering being so close to the flame! Mamod Collector As Mike is after some new ideas for a crane ....... Spokesmann Very nice Mike - saw one like that at STIA this year . . . SillyBilly oldstuff wrote: I'd worry about the join de-soldering being so close to the flame! But it doesn't on the mamod locos, but then there is a sleeve in the boiler, some where push fitted and others soldered. steamyjim If i get my steam shovel built by STIA members can have a play with it Mamod Collector oldstuff wrote: I'd worry about the join de-soldering being so close to the flame! Mr Malins wanted to get rid of solder on boilers at one time And use locktight to glue the joints (Cost cutting excersise) Spokesmann Interesting modification of an SP3 . . . . http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Beam-Engine...PageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem John Chapman Indeed, very interesting, looks like the Wilesco D49 boiler. Spokesmann I think you are right John, I would like to see something beefier on there, maybe a D455 boiler . . . Its not a half bad concept! having something of the 1929 engine about it! TRIPLET Mamod Collector wrote: I thourt I would add to Mikes meccano thread by listing The full compliment of Meccano engines........   This was the first Meccaon steam engine to be produced circa 1918 - 1920 This one is worth arond £1200 This is the original advert And this is the 1929 version With Mike's two engines, this is the full compliment of four..............       am i correct in thinking that the earliest vertical meccano engine was german made? Mamod Collector Yes, the very first ones where made by Bing The only other deviance was with the 1929 engine The first ones didnt have the name Meccano pressed on the boiler Mamod Collector Yes, the very first ones where made by Bing        Freesteam Forum Index -> Meccano Page 1 of 1