The operation of a commercial steam engine is well illustrated with this working model.
The extra large size unit is provided with a horizontal boiler with a whistle, a safety valve and a steam gauge.
The brass boiler is fitted on to a steel housing with a chimney.
There is an inspection window to show the water level.
It comes on a metal base.
It is available in two varieties:
This is a wonderful working model that shows how the exhaust steam simply vents out into the air. This fact helps students to understand two things about steam locomotives: