Hello,

I live in Lima, Ohio USA, home of the former Lima Locomotive Works. I am interested in all types of steam engines. I enjoy building different types of steam and gas engines. Currently I am looking for a nice looking beam engine to build. I like the M.E. Beam or the Stuart Major Beam but would like to scale them down a bit. I am going to download the article from Model Engineering before I make up my mind on what to do.

Thanks, Rick

Welcome to Paddleducks Rick,

Whatever you decide to build, don't forget to post photos and show us your progress..... We might even talk you into building a boat to fit it into!

Regards
Eddy

Rick,

Do you have problems using metric measurements in your engine building? I know a lot of American workshops can only work in imperial.

If not, I have a couple that just might be right for you.

John

John,

Thanks for the information. Sorry for the long time before the reply. I have already scaled down the M.E. Beam a bit (1.125" bore X 2.25" stroke) and made a complete set of Cad drawings in inches. I have no problem working from a metric drawing though I would convert measurements to inch before machining. I have a good start on the engine. I have the foundation, bedplate, and column almost done and I am currently working on the cylinder. This is quite challenging to make them as drawn because I am not using castings. I am always interested in steam engine drawings metric or inch.

Thanks, Rick