Triple-expansion Engine driving two dynamos, c. 1930

Made:
1930 (original); 1984 (model) in Birmingham

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Model, scale 1:12?, of triple expansion enclosed force lubricated steam engine and generator made by Belliss and Morcom Ltd., c. 1930

Details

Category:
Motive Power
Object Number:
1984-1753
Materials:
brass, ceramic, complete, copper, paint, steel and wood
Measurements:
overall (inc base): 530 x 687 x 320 mm
overall weight:
type:
triple expansion steam engines
credit:
F.G. Hartung.

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