The York-Bolton model is a perfect 1/24th scale replica of the original 1890’s designed stationary steam engine. These power plants were used to drive textile, industrial, agricultural and mining machines in the industries of the late 19th Century. The model is comprised of two parts; the fully functional York Steam Plant and the Bolton Mill Engine.
The York-Bolton’s working castings are manufactured from brass with all exposed metal electroplated to prevent tarnishing. Other metal components are machined from stainless steel. Painted components use stove enamel epoxy, ensuring that the complete model will not tarnish or corrode with use.
The York Steam Plant consists of a feed water storage tank, sludge tank, oil separator and butane holder, which takes a standard internationally available camping butane cylinder. This provides one and a half hours of steaming. The boiler is fabricated with multitube silver soldered heavy gauge copper, fitted with ceramic gas burner, electric ignition, water & steam pressure gauges, safety & vacuum valves and whistle.
Gas flow is regulated with a control valve which cuts the main burner in and out to maintain preset steam pressure.
The Bolton Mill Engine is a horizontal single cylinder slide valve unit. Crankshaft, eccentric and big end bearings are of sealed ball type, concealed to look like plain bearings, but giving long life and zero maintenance. A boiler feed pump and steam lubricator are fitted, together with belt driven dynamo with voltage regulator and lamp standard. Other features are a dummy, but fully operational, ball governor and adjustable load damper, together with cylinder and steam chest drain, valves and sump.
The York-Bolton is available completely assembled and ready to steam or as a challenging self-assembly kit with complete build instructions, drawings & plans.
The boiler is fully tested and guaranteed with a pressure test certificate. Tool kits and display cases are available as options. An engraved name plate is available for personalised models.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Materials: Machined stainless steel, electro-lacquered brass, copper
Power: Butane or compressed air
Dimensions: 410mm x 390mm x 390mm
