A very attractive model steam engine from Wilesco which catches the eye with the decorative color combination of black-brass. Naturally, fully functional. The brass parts are coated with a clear varnish to prevent discoloration or oxidation. The technical details: brass boiler 2.6 in diameter, height 6.9 in, boiler capacity 30.5 in,flue, water level indicator, vertical, reversible double action brass cylinder, steam dome whistle, spring safety valve etc. Brass base plate 5.7 in x 8.1 in.
This Wilesco D 430 locomobile was used around the turn of the century by farmers for threshing and plowing. it was horse drawn but was also frequently self propelled and was capable of moving under its own steam at speeds of 1.5 to 2.5 miles per hour. This sophisticated steam model has a wealth of technical details and it looks good too in its livery of black combined with brass. Technical details: Brass boiler diameter 2.2", length 9.1". This engine has a partitioned smoke chamber at the front.
A complete Wilesco workshop D 141 driven by a powerful steam engine. The countershaft fitted under the roof, drives the circular saw, the two wheel grinder, the drilling machine and the hack saw, like in grandpa's days. Technical details: mirror polished and nickel plated boiler, diameter 2.2", length 5.3", boiler capacity 19.5 in?, with water gauge glass. The boiler house is true to life, colored and copper plated with embossed brick type walls, 2 footbridges with ladder.
A fully working live steam engine from the range of Wilesco Hobby Technique. This technically perfect model D 409 has been painted in matching colors. A chemically black painted brass boiler, diameter 1.8", length 7.3", boiler volume 14 in with water gauge glass. Powerful, double action reversible cylinder. Flywheel with a diameter of 3.2". The showman's engine can be run in forward or reverse depending on the movement of the flywheel.