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D. R. Mercer Type 1 & Type 2 Traction Engines

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Type 1 Unpainted

Type 1 Unpainted


Type 1


Type 2

 

Red Mercer Type 2 photograph courtesy of Peter & Hilary Williams



 

A Mercer Type 2 with the NEW Tank & Burner Assembly

A top quality example of a Mercer Showmans Engine
 


The new gas tank & ceramic burner assembly for
D. R. Mercer Type 1 & Type 2 Engines
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D.R.Mercer's superb engines are skilfully engineered in Birmingham England, by a leading model engineering company. These engines are not toys, but collectors and steam enthusiasts' miniatures. The engines are offered in kit form with easy to follow instructions.  Machining is not required, or any special tools. Painting to your own colours using aerosol paints as supplied by accessory shops. On the brass boiler it is recommended that an etching primer be used as a base coat. The engine can also be supplied fully assembled and painted to you colour specification. A canopy can be supplied for both models.

Specification

Height: 7 ½"  (19.05cm)                        Cylinder bore: 3/8" (9.5mm)             Valve: Slide type

Length: 12" (30.5cm)                            Stroke: 0.43"  (11mm)                          Valve gear: Stephenson's 

Weight: 5 lbs (2.2kg)             Piston: 1 Fabric Ring             Lubrication: Displacement type to cylinder 

Regulator: Taper plug tap. Not super heated steam. Drive: Sliding gear clutch. Final drive gears.

Boiler: Brass, fully silver soldered, hydraulic tested. Working pressure  10 to15 p.s.i. Running time: 20 to 30 minutes. 
Fired by spirit lamp with two wicks.


Differences in specification between Type 1 & Type 2 Traction Engines. 

Wheels: Type 1 are fitted with Artillery type round spokes, similar to the American style "Case" Traction Engine. Type 2 has the traditional English style flat spoked wheels.  Pressure gauge: Type 1, not fitted. Type 2, fitted.

Flywheel: Type 1, 2 ½" spoked. Type 2, 2 ¾" 6 spoked.  Chimney: Type 1, straight. Type 2, flanged.

Type 1 can be upgraded to a Type 2 in stages to suit your requirements, and all optional extras are suitable for both models. 

Prices:
Type 1 - Kit £ 450. Assembled £ 550.  Type 2 - Kit £ 610.   Assembled £ 710

For those customers who wish to assemble their own Mercer kit, but have no painting facilities, all models can supplied prepainted in colours of your choice. Price £ 50.00p

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