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Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => Other Technical Questions... => Topic started by: Curious Steam on March 27, 2009, 12:09:02 pm

Title: In need of a steam plant
Post by: Curious Steam on March 27, 2009, 12:09:02 pm

Hello all (From NY)  I am having what I call the boat blues <:(  Over the winter I built a steam tug boat kit.. After months of hard work the engine it calls for just don't have enough grunt.  So I purchased a Kirk Victoria...  I am now having trouble finding a affordable Power pant for her.  I have checked all over the web and seen so many.  I have 800.00 US dollars for one.
Please if anyone knows of some sites I can search please post it for me.  I need to be in the water soon.  Thanks to all

Title: Re: In need of a steam plant
Post by: Bunkerbarge on March 27, 2009, 03:12:29 pm

Try contacting these guys:


Maccsteam

Web Site:   www.maccsteam.com
E-mail:   mike@maccsteam.com
Phone:   01625 619784
Address:   79 Victoria Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3JA

Excelent boilers supplied either bare or with fittings
 
Mainsteam Models

Web Site:   www.mainsteam.co.uk
E-mail:   sales@mainsteam.co.uk
Phone:   07940 306945

Bespoke manufacturer of plant and accessories.


Monahan Steam Models

Web Site:   www.monahansteammodels.com
E-mail:   Enquiries@monahansteammodels.com
Address:   205 De Anza Blvd. #121, San Mateo, Ca. 94402

Check out the web site for superb off the shelf boilers.


Steam Fittings

Web Site:   www.steamfittings.co.uk
E-mail:   sales@steamfittings.co.uk
Phone:   01341-280637
Address:   36 Elder Drive, Daventry, Northants, NN11 5XE

Everything you could need to stick all the bits together.


Anton (Fabrice Bretagne)

Web Site:   http://fabrice.bretagne.club.fr
E-mail:   fabrice.bretagne@club-internet.fr
Phone:   (33) 05.46.33.21.35


John Hemmens

Web Site:   www.steamengines.co.uk
E-mail:   enquiries@steamengines.co.uk
Phone:   01757 289664
Address:   28 Breighton Road, Bubwith, Selby. North Yorkshire, YO8 6DQ.

Again excellent quality off the shelf boilers and plant.


Marten, Howes and Baylis

Web Site:   www.model-steam-boats.co.uk
E-mail:   Martenhowesbaylis@btinternet.com
Phone:   01634 233146
Address:   216 Bredhurst Road, Wigmore, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0RD


The Model Dockyard

Web Site:   www.model-dockyard.com
E-mail:   via the web site contact page.
Phone:   01872 261755
Address:   17 Tremorvah Barton, Tregolls Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 1NN

General model boat suppliers including steam items.


Westbourne Models

Web Site:   www.westbourne-model.co.uk
E-mail:   saleswestbourne@btconnect.com
Phone:   01202 763480
Address:   41 Seamoor Rd, Westbourne,  Southbourne, Dorset, BH4 9AE

Again a general model supplier including steam plant and accessories.



That should at least give you an idea of what's out there and give you something to be looking at.  Any other questions don't hesitate to ask.

Title: Re: In need of a steam plant
Post by: Curious Steam on March 27, 2009, 07:12:07 pm

Thanks so much for that... I like the look of the Anson models, just can't read in German.  Any help with that guys?

Title: Re: In need of a steam plant
Post by: Bunkerbarge on March 27, 2009, 07:44:52 pm

You'l have a bit less trouble if you try to translate from French!!! :embarrassed:

Title: Re: In need of a steam plant
Post by: Curious Steam on March 27, 2009, 08:21:23 pm

 {-) {-) {-) I guess so