Model, compound oscillating paddle engine, maker unknown, [Australia / United Kingdom], date unknown (A A Stewart Collection)

Model paddle engine, compound oscillating, [Australia or UK]; A A Stewart Collection (OF). Model of a Compound marine engine 1 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 3" stroke, air & feed pumps, double link reversing gear, operated with all round steam reversing engine. Thrust block, propeller & shaft (SB).

B970 Model, compound oscillating paddle engine, maker unknown, [Australia / United Kingdom], date unknown (A A Stewart Collection)

Reversing engines that use Stephenson's link motion device to change direction easily.

Link reversing engines

Oscillating engines designed to propel paddle-steamers.

Oscillating paddle engines

Multicylinder displacement engines, using steam, air or hot gas, where expansion proceeds sequentially to drive the piston up and down.

Compound engines

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Model of compound oscillating paddle engine

Object No. B970

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