A live steam pressure paraffin fired model of a passenger liner

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A live steam pressure paraffin fired model of a passenger liner
with metal and wood superstructure (decayed), planked and framed hull with single shaft, propeller and rudder. Power plant details include horizontal boiler with 'blow lamp' burner, water and pressure gauges, safety and clock valves, hand feed pump and steam line with diplacement lubrication to a Stuart five pillar twin cylinder vertical reversing compound engine with disc flywheel and gear driver feed pump, and the remains of early electrical control gear, finished in red and white (old damage and loose pieces) -- 18 x 61in (45.5 x 155cm). Carrying box.

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