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STEAM ENGINE
sa   STEAM BOILER
xx   ENGINE
xx   STEAMBOAT

Steam power. A special feature on this alternative energy source. An introduction to the history, mechanics and economics of using steam energy.
COUNTRYSIDE & SMALL STOCK JOURNAL May-Jun 1999 (v.83#3) pg. 36

How to build a wood-fired steam generator which turns a small turbine to power a small alternator to produce electricity.
HARROWSMITH #42 Apr-May 1982 (v.6#6) pg. 77

Working model of an oscillating steam engine and boiler. Part 1. The engine. Valve-less design requires only 10 parts to make.
INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION Sep 1982 (v.71#6) pg. 20

Working model of an oscillating steam engine and boiler. Part 2. The boiler.
INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION Nov 1982 (v.71#8) pg. 26

Steam engine made from tin cans. Est. cost: $.30.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #420 May 1963 (v.59) pg. 94

Miniature steam engine requires lathe work.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #422 Jul 1963 (v.59) pg. 126

Operating model of a stationary steam engine. Boiler operates with a coal fire or off compressed air.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #548 Jan 1974 (v.70) pg. 52

Model single acting piston valve type steam engine. Part 1.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jan 1963 (v.119#1) pg. 142

Model single acting piston valve type steam engine. Part 2.
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1963 (v.119#2) pg. 196

Build a model walking-beam engine. Patterned after James Watts' 1784 steam model.
POPULAR MECHANICS Aug 1969 (v.132#2) pg. 156

Miniature working model of a steam engine.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jul 1970 (v.134#1) pg. 154

Model steam tractor is built to 3/4" scale and is patterned after the J.I. Case threshing-machine tractor. Model actually runs.
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1971 (v.135#2) pg. 94

How to make a tiny steam engine 3" long. Uses a Caldwell kit replica of a vertical marine engine. Requires use of a model maker's lathe.
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1973 (v.139#2) pg. 162

Photos illustrate a steam-powered toy truck that you buy in kit form and finish using a small metal lathe, like the Unimat. Est. cost: $20.
POPULAR MECHANICS Nov 1974 (v.142#5) pg. 146

Orbital steam engine has four cylinders.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jan 1963 (v.182#1) pg. 140

Toy steam engine is built mostly from tin cans.
POPULAR SCIENCE Nov 1967 (v.191#5) pg. 124

Two-cylinder oscillating steam engine consists of two oscillating pistons geared to the same flywheel.
PROJECTS IN METAL Dec 1990 (v.3#6) pg. 6

Tip on using a reduced-revolution device such as a mechanical lubricator to determine the r.p.m. of a steam engine.
STEAMBOATING #31 Jan-Feb 1990 pg. 35

Tip on pulling off shaft couplings using a "puller" in a way that won't damage the shaft.
STEAMBOATING #31 Jan-Feb 1990 pg. 35

Tip on converting a Stuart 5A steam engine to piston valve operation.
STEAMBOATING #32 Mar-Apr 1990 pg. 32

Tips on fabricating and installing traditional brass oil boxes to lubricate the connecting rods of open frame steam engines.
STEAMBOATING #32 Mar-Apr 1990 pg. 33
Added Info STEAMBOATING #39 May-Jun 1991 pg. 12

Restoring KESTREL's engine. A detailed listing (from the repair bill) of the steps that were involved in the restoration of an antique steam engine. Part 1.
STEAMBOATING #33 May-Jun 1990 pg. 29

Restoring KESTREL's engine. Part 2. Steam engine (continued) and boiler feed pump.
STEAMBOATING #34 Jul-Aug 1990 pg. 28

Eliminating engine knock in a steam engine by replacing the wrist pin. Some tips.
STEAMBOATING #35 Sep-Oct 1990 pg. 20
Added Info STEAMBOATING #39 May-Jun 1991 pg. 10
Added Info STEAMBOATING #41 Sep-Oct 1991 pg. 16

Lubricating rod bearings by dripping oil on a sheet metal disc attached to the crank.
STEAMBOATING #35 Sep-Oct 1990 pg. 32

Tips on starting a steam engine, bringing it up to temperature, and periodic tests of the boiler.
STEAMBOATING #35 Sep-Oct 1990 pg. 33

Steamboating 101. Part 5. Single cylinder steam engine.
STEAMBOATING #37 Jan-Feb 1991 pg. 12

Steamboating 101. Part 6. The compound steam engine.
STEAMBOATING #38 Mar-Apr 1991 pg. 14

Packing glands. Template and procedure for correct packing of piston rods.
STEAMBOATING #38 Mar-Apr 1991 pg. 28

Engine balancing the old way. Recalling a memory aid for determining the size and position of counterbalance weights for a steam engine.
STEAMBOATING #38 Mar-Apr 1991 pg. 39

Steamboating 101. Part 7A. The steam engine and boiler system. Basic system and identification of components, valves and piping.
STEAMBOATING #39 May-Jun 1991 pg. 24

Steamboating 101. Part 7B. The steam engine and boiler system (continued). Pitfalls, helpful hints, and installation ideas.
STEAMBOATING #40 Jul-Aug 1991 pg. 22
Added Info STEAMBOATING #41 Sep-Oct 1991 pg. 49
Added Info STEAMBOATING #42 Nov-Dec 1991 pg. 49

Oiling device for a crosshead guide.
STEAMBOATING #40 Jul-Aug 1991 pg. 26
Added Info STEAMBOATING #41 Sep-Oct 1991 pg. 48

Steamboating 101. Part 8. Steam engine valves.
STEAMBOATING #41 Sep-Oct 1991 pg. 8

Steamboating 101. Part 9. Boiler and engine accessories.
STEAMBOATING #42 Nov-Dec 1991 pg. 30

An easy finished crank. Simplified technique for fabricating a counterweighted crank shaft for a steam engine
STEAMBOATING #43 Jan-Feb 1992 pg. 9

A slide valve diagram. Using the Reuleaux valve diagram to understand the way in which valve travel, angle of advance, and steam and exhaust laps affect engine operation.
STEAMBOATING #45 May-Jun 1992 pg. 16