Robert Tidman & Co. Steam Organ Engine: Part 4 - David Owen completes a small, full size engine from the days of the steam fair

摘要

They say that every journey starts with the first step and my first step on making this Robert Tidman & Co organ steam engine was a failed attempt to buy a set of beam engine castings on eBay! The Tidman engine, despite being full size, was quite small at around 30 inches tall and, having a 12 inch flywheel, it was just within the 14 inch swing of my Lathe. I also liked it as it appeared quite simple and therefore, hopefully, within my limited capabilities!