I'd like a source of Beam Engine prints

[BigBore]

I'm was facinated by seeing them as a child and young man. I want more than the drawing, Inclusion of text instruction would great for ., you gotta hand hold we noobs hands so we don't brake something. I just saw black85vette's leap of faith for the Beginners EZ engine, I will do that one first as I get used to my equipment Would loveto get directed in that direction if any thing is out there, Also where can I finf the meaning of the drafting symbols that are drawn on the plan. Been looking for a source for while but took a call third strick and had to go sit down, Thanks in advance for any help. It is appreciated.

Ed

 

[tel]

Andrew Smith's book - Building the Stuart Beam Engine is good value, even if you are building a different one.

There's a copy on ebay at the moment

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Building-the-Stuart-Turner-Beam-Engine_W0QQitemZ320455745336QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Trains_Railway_Models?hash=item4a9ca69f38

 

[kvom]

Brian Rupinow has prints for Elmer's Beam engine posted on this site. As well, both he and I have build threads, as do several others. I built mine at 1.5x scale as a first engine project. The plans are very well done, including assembly drawings.

 

[JMI]

Elmer's plans:

http://www.john-tom.com/ElmersEngines/24_beam.pdf

A good project.

 

[BigBore]

Thanks JMI. That is great. I like that site also.