Re: Too Hot To Handle

[amuller]

quote FrankR:

Very interesting. I’m thinking the valving is in the rocking cylinder jugs (?) How simple can it get? I think I’ll build a model.

Yes, that’s an oscillating cylinder engine. Full sized versions of these were used somewhat in the early days of steamships. It avoids the need for a crosshead and connecting rod, and the valving is automatic (but the cutoff probably not adjustable….). I had such a toy engine as a kid.

How big is the thing?