Wilesco D21 - October 2007

D21 stationary steam engine. 165mm long x 65mm diameter boiler. Double acting piston valve cylinder with a stroke of 16mm and a diameter of 13mm.
A hand operated water pump is fitted to keep the boiler topped up without having to stop the engine.
Toy steam group:-
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/toy_steam/

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• stationary
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• steam
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[peterlongfils]

I assume you are looking at refilling the boiler without having to loose steam pressure.

This could be achieved but would need a reasonable amount of work. A check valve would need to be added to the boiler. This could be a simple device replacing the whistle and would be linked to the water tank on the trailer via a suitable hand operated pump.

[peterlongfils]

The pump would need to be able to push the water into the boiler of around 20psi. Unfortunately I don't know of any off the shelf kit to fit the bill. Perhaps someone reading this might be able to help.

[Fwbs]

these engines r just amazin, i was gobsmked wen i gt mine, how much did urs cost?

[peterlongfils]

Bought new in December 2006 for £170 including delivery from Germany off eBay which turned out be an excellent buy.

[peterlongfils]

The water pump for filling the boiler when in steam.

A Wilesco valve can easily added to the D10.

Steam info can be found at yahoo group 'toy_steam'

[jacktaylor2005]

what do u use to compress the air in the boiler i have one exactly the same and i would like to run it off air.

[peterlongfils]

Either a large aquarium pump of a garden pond air pump. These can be run in the home without making lots of noise and can be connected to the engines via silicone tube connected to the blow down valve. Remember, when running on air the cylinder does not need expensive steam oil. In fact, if the oil is too thick you will need a fair pressure to get it to run.

[bugz000]

would it be possable to attach a water-top-up to a wilesco d405? from a water tank trailer?

[alefroemming]

nice steamer. what is that little plunger next to the pistent? i have a D-10, and was wondering if it possible to put a throtel valve on it.

[reidsteam]

Thanks for that, Peter. I come from a mechanical background too, cars, clocks,watches, etc, so I am with you on your mechanical taste and insights.

I did get yesterday a first toy accessory: the Wilesco color combination wheel. It's seen at my video #6.

[ccmutlu]

Got myself a D21. Beautiful machine, runs very smoothly. And not to forget the beautiful color combination.

[matthewpeter]

awesome thanks Peter I shall have to see if I can find one!