D52 Model Marine Steam Engine Wilesco

Price: NZ$379.89

Code: D52

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D52 Marine Steam Engine

This is a pre assembled ready to go, working steam engine for marine use. Ideal for bringing your model steamer to realistic life on the water. There are some amazing model boats out there, made by passionate enthusiasts, now they can be motorised authentically even if you arent an Engineer!

Includes

Mirror polished and nickel plated boiler, diameter 45 mm, length 105 mm.

Boiler capacity 155 cm³.

Water gauge glass, spring loaded safety valve.

Steam jet oiler.

Vertically mounted reversible double action brass cylinder, with flywheel.

Flexible plastic pipe to connect boiler and engine assembly.

Flywheel with a diameter of 70 mm with grooved pulley.

Stern tube with a diameter of 6 mm and shaft (length 260 mm).

Plastic propeller, diameter 50 mm.

Brass universal coupling.

Operating time about 15 minutes per fuel charge.

Requires Dry spirit tablets for heating not included.

Wilesco the trade name of German toy company Wilhelm Schröder GmbH & Co. KG, known for manufacturing live steam toys such as steamrollers, traction engines, and stationary steam engines.

Originally a producer of aluminium cutlery, the company expanded into miniature aluminium accessories for doll’s tea parties in the 1920s. This decision also helped the company weather the economic crisis of the late 1920s and early 1930s because these toys were also exported to the US.

Around 1950, Wilesco started manufacturing miniature steam engines. In 1966, the D 365 “Old Smokey” steamroller was introduced which has been popular among collectors and continues to be produced.

The company also manufactures various accessories for their steam engines such as electrical generators, steam workshops and fairground rides. While most of their steam engine models are heated by esbit. Steam-powered toy locomotives (G scale) were also available from Wilesco for a period of time.

Wilesco’s main rival is the British-based steam model manufacturer Mamod as they both produce similar models.