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Forest Classics, sponsors
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D. R. Mercer Type 1 & Type 2 Traction Engines |
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The new gas tank & ceramic burner assembly for D. R. Mercer Type 1 & Type 2 Engines Click here for details |
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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.
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| 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. | ||||
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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"
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Mercer Type 1 - Kit Form |
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Mercer Type 1 - Painted Kit Form |
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| Mercer Type 1 - Fully Built & Painted | - | £625.00p | ||
| Mercer Type 2 - Kit Form | - | £650.00p | ||
| Mercer Type 2 - Painted Kit Form | - | £700.00p | ||
| Mercer Type 2 - Fully Built & Painted | - | £750.00p | ||
| Mercer Showmans' - Kit Form | - | £825.00p | ||
| Mercer Showmans' - Painted Kit Form | - | £875.00p | ||
| Mercer Showmans' - Fully Built & Painted | - | £975.00p | ||
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