A model
of Trevithick's Dredging Engine. In 1806, following on
from his 'Puffing Devil' in 1801 and the
Penydarren Locomotive in 1804, Trevithick built
a steam dredger for use on the River Thames using his
'strong steam' engine.
This
model is similar to the full size original engine on display at the
Kensington
Science Museum and is designed to operate
as a live steam model. It can also be operated by
compressed air if you wish.
Model Basic
Specifications:
Operating
Pressure: Less than 5psi
Bore: 18mm
Stroke: 38mm
Double Acting Cylinder
Overall
Dimensions: 220mm long x 150mm wide x 310mm tall
(to top of chimney)
Weight: 1.6Kg
Boiler Capacity max.
80ml.
Boiler Heating: Solid Fuel Tablets.
Scale:
About 1:16
The
kit is designed so that only hand tools are
required to build it. No machining or previous
model engineering experience is necessary.
Assembly should be easily within the scope of
anyone familiar with the use of normal tools.
The tools required are: Small Vice, Small Hacksaw, Screwdriver, Pliers, Wire Cutters, Centre
Punch, Hammer, Files, Drill and Drill Bits. A
solder torch is required if you wish to solder the
Boiler together yourself.
To build the model, the constructor will need to screw, glue, saw, drill, file and cut various
small - mainly brass parts. The Boiler
requires soldering, but we can solder it for you
as an optional extra if required.
