Waverley steamplants?

[Eddy Matthews]

Someone on another forum mentioned that Marine Modelling International, and Model Boats magazine had both given some brief details of a new paddler steamplant that was due for release soon....

I don't get either of these magazines, so does anyone have any further info on them? Manufacturer, price, etc etc...

[Bill Hudson]

Eddy,

I don't get either magazine but I just received my first North American Steamboat Modeler's Association  newsletter where they featured the new
Regner (of Germany) Premium steam Plant.  It is a two flywheel unit sutible for paddle wheel boats.  The twin cylinder oscillating engine is 10 mm X 14 mm.   which makes it slightly larger than the Puffin.  The Regner boiler is virtually the same size as the Cheddar's boiler. The plant includes safety valve, pressure gauge, sight glass, refillable gas tank and valve, throttle valve, burner assembly with piezeoelectric igniter, and oiler.  Also comes with some other accessories.  Lots of nice details. Price listing is around 560  Euros.  I don't know if you can find Regner on the web as I have nog checked.  

U.S. distributer is Ken Johnson of the Train Department,  512 Summers Dr.,  Norfolk, VA     23509.  Tel. (757) 855-6364.  Web:  www.traindept.com

Bill

[Barrie]

Eddy

I don't have that (MMI) magazine to hand, but the information was brief! No price as I recall. It basically jus said that Waverly were introducing two (I think) new engines, boilers to follow - see website for details. As we know, model boats traders are not very good at web sites. Can't find anything in the two latest MBs  

Barrie

[peter]

Eddy,

I have sent you a PM re the entry in the March 06 MMI.
This being my first attempt at this, I hope that you receive it ok!
If not, please let me know, and I will try again.

Peter

[Eddy Matthews]

Thanks for the info guys, much appreciated...

[Eddy Matthews]

Eddy,

I have sent you a PM re the entry in the March 06 MMI.
This being my first attempt at this, I hope that you receive it ok!
If not, please let me know, and I will try again.

Peter

Sorry Peter, I don't know what happened, but I didn't receive a message from you...

If it's easier you can always email me at: eddy.matthews@paddleducks.co.uk

[peter]

Eddy,

I have resent the information via the email address you suggested.
Hopefully you get it ok this time.

Peter.

[Eddy Matthews]

Thanks to Peter I've now found out about the paddler engine I was asking about. Distributed by Mike Mayhew of Waverley Models in Sommerset.

I'm sure MMI magazine won't mind me posting the following scan from their magazine as it's of interest to all paddler modellers.

[Walter Snowdon]

Last monday  12th June I had the distinct pleasure of downing a few jars of real ale with Mike Mayhew and visiting his factory/workshop- WOW!!! I saw his new paddler engine in the flesh- its a beauty. A large oscillator twin designed from the outset as an easy to use robust (looks unbreakable engine which would push a tug of about 4 foot or a clyde paddler of about 6 foot (my figures). It looks a winner. Mike says they will probably produce a smaller version. He also had a smaller set of his brass paddle wheel kit which would be suitable for mini-vap size models. I photographed the engine and wheels, so when I can get them printed I will pass them to Eddy to see if they can be posted. If you are out there Mike, post some details of your gear for us!. Regards, Walter.