A Modern Model Steam Engine

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A Modern Model Steam Engine - A Mamod SP2

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Күн бұрын

For a change I thought it might be interesting to take a look at a model steam engine that you can buy today. In this case a Mamod SP2.

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@RetroSteamTech 3 ай бұрын

In the video I incorrectly identify the end of the conrod that connects to the crank pin as the small end. This is of course the big end of the conrod.

@MrFactotum 3 ай бұрын

great comparison Alan, and at less than Wholesale Price, can't fault you👍👍👍👍👍👍🚂🚂 atb Kev

@RetroSteamTech 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Kev. I just thought it would make a change for people to see a model steam engine that you can actually buy today. The new price is way too expensive if you ask me! Cheers, Alan.

@nobbysworkshop 2 ай бұрын

Nice to have this one in your collection Alan. At the last model engineering show I visited, Mamod were there. And yes, I was shocked at the prices. But also glad they are still in busines. Cheers Nobby

@RetroSteamTech 2 ай бұрын

Hi Nobby. I agree with you, glad that the name Mamod is still around but the models are definitely priced for collectors and enthusiasts rather than kids. Cheers, Alan.

@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian 3 ай бұрын

Memories of my Mamod I had as a kid in the early 70’s. How I managed to run it unsupervised and not burn the house down. Meths and matches 😮🫣🥴

@RetroSteamTech 3 ай бұрын

Same here Andrew. I remember once trying to run my Mamod using candles as we had run out of meths! Cheers, Alan.

@CraigLYoung 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing 👍

@Xynudu 3 ай бұрын

Hi Alan. I was a bit surprised to see them use rivets into the boiler. I wonder how they ensure a seal ? Cheers Rob

@RetroSteamTech 3 ай бұрын

Hi Rob. I have seen rivets used on model steam engine boilers before but it is a bit unusual. They are copper so similar expansion rate to the brass the boiler is made from. Seems to work ok. Cheers, Alan.

@MrNostalgicdave 3 ай бұрын

Nice demo Alan, makes me want to fire up my same model mamod.😊

@RetroSteamTech 3 ай бұрын

Thanks David. As you can tell I was quite impressed with it, I don't think the retail price is justified though. Cheers, Alan.

@SteamEngines-Jim 3 ай бұрын

Alan good vid. I've had one for over 10 years that I'm pretty sure wasn't ever steamed when I bought it and neither have I..... I might have to rectify that 😊

@RetroSteamTech 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Jim. It was a lot better than I thought it would be. The flywheel, crankshaft and conrod are definite improvements over the early ones. Not so sure about the firebox though. Cheers, Alan.