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After 4 years I of tinkering I finally got my steam plant to the point where it can do something. I hesitate to say it's finished because I am still thinking of things to add. I made most of it myself with the exception of the safety valves, pressure gauge, and a couple of the other fittings...

I recently decided to spruce up my old 10V with some paint and a reversing gear. I've never liked the way Stuart's bolt the reversing gear bracket to the front of the steam chest so I modified things slightly and attached it to the side instead. I much prefer how it looks and it is much easier...

I recently purchased this lovely little paraffin burner on EBay. I was a bit surprised that the tank for it does not contain a pump of any kind. It does contain a non-return valve with a nipple which looks suspiciously like an old style bike valve. I suspect that I will need to make a little...

Time to start a new engine, so I thought I would try and show the progress here. It is a Bolton No. 2 Mill Engine. I found the castings amongst all the tools and other junk I got when I purchased my lathe from a man clearing out his Dad's garage. I'm pretty sure these castings date from...