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Model Traction and Portable Engine Display

Model Bolton Stationary engine

Owned by: Maitland Steam & Antique Machinery Association

Restored By: Lawrie Moules

Used to: Model Bolton Stationary engine builder unknown The model was donated to MSAMA dismantled with pieces missing It was restored by club member Lawrie Moules
It will be displayed at Steamfest 2019 for the first time since it was restored.

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Model Stationary engine

Type of Boiler: Vertical 

Country Assembled In: Mayfield Australia 

Owned by: Maitland Steam & Antique Machinery Association

Restored By: Lawrie Moules

History of Ownership: Josiah Thomas Cocking

Used to: Model Stationary engine built by Josiah Thomas Cocking in 1918
The model was donated to MSAMA and restored by a club member
It will be steamed and displayed at Steamfest 2019 for the first time since it was restored

Model Stationary engine

Type of Boiler: Vertical 

Country Assembled In: Mayfield Australia 

Owned by: Maitland Steam & Antique Machinery Association

Restored By: Lawrie Moules

History of Ownership: Josiah Thomas Cocking

Used to: Model Stationary engine built by Josiah Thomas Cocking in 1918
The model was donated to MSAMA and restored by a club member
It will be steamed and displayed at Steamfest 2019 for the first time since it was restored

3 Inch Scale Cliff and Bunting Traction Engine

Manufacturer: 3 Inch Scale Cliff and Bunting Traction Engine, Manufactured by Robert Logan

Year of Manufacture:1995

Country Assembled In: Austrlia 

Number of Cylinders: 1

Type of Boiler: Copper boiler 6” diameter

Boiler Pressure: 100 psi

Fuel Used: Coal, Wood and Charcoal 

Owned By: Peter and Kelly Garnham

Location: Maitland 

History of Ownership: Model was Built by Bob Logan in 1995 with Boiler passing testing at 180PSI on the 21/6/1995. And issued Boiler number ND-95-145. Engine was completed and Boiler tested on wheels at 120PSI for 20 Minutes on 17/02/1999. Bob ran the engine until his Passing and in December 2023 ownership was passed onto Peter Garnham

John Hartley

Manufacturer: John Hartley

Year of Manufacture:Boiler started in March 1986 given Boiler Registration number in 1991

Country Assembled In: Austrlia 

Manufactures Number: ND-911 123-5

Number of Cylinders: 1

Type of Boiler: Briggs Type Steel Boiler

Boiler Pressure: 100 psi

Fuel Used: Coal, Wood and Charcoal 

Owned By: Andrew Robertson

Location: NSW

Restored By: Maitland Steam & Antique Machinery Assoc

History of Ownership: Built by John Hartley at his engineering works in Newcastle, upon his passing ownership was placed with Maitland Steam and Antique Machinery Assoc Inc

Marshall Steam Roller

Manufacturer: Marshall Steam Roller 

Year of Manufacture: 2019

Number of Cylinders:

Type of Boiler:  Copper locomotive type

Boiler Pressure: 100 psi

Fuel Used: Coal

Owned By: Andrew Robertson

Location: Woongarrah

Restored By: Andrew Robertson

History of Ownership: Owner Builder Andrew Robertson

 

Ruston Proctor Type SD Traction Engine (6 inch scale model)

Manufacturer: Ruston Proctor Type SD Traction Engine (6 inch scale model)

Year of Manufacture: Model Started – 2012 (Original engines were built circa 1920) Model Finished – 2019

Manufactures Number: 001

Size Nominal Horse Power: ½

Number of Cylinders: 1 – (2¾” Bore x 4¼” Stroke)

Type of Boiler: Locomotive, Wet back, Steel construction
10”ɸ Barrel, 1”ɸ Copper Fire tubes

Boiler Pressure: 100 psi (maximum allowed under the AMBSC model code)
(original, full size engine 150 psi)

Fuel Used: Wood, Coal, Charcoal

Owned By: Paul Lousick

Location: Sydney

Restored By: Built by Paul Lousick 

History of Ownership: Manufacturing drawings and Castings purchased from England
Boiler modified to suit the Australian Miniature Boiler Safety Committee (AMBSC) Code
All engine parts made in Australia. 

Used to: Have fun and terrorise the neighbourhood.
Smaller traction engines were introduced in the UK to overcome the road regulations that required a man with a red flag to walk in front of the engine when travelling thru towns and were limited to a maximum speed of 3mph.
Engines weighing less than 3½ tons and could travel at 5mph thru towns and did not require a man with a red flag.

7NHp Fowler Traction engine

Manufacturer: Miniature built by D. Meller

Year of Manufacture: 2007-2015

Manufactures Number: 11298

Size Nominal Horse Power: Scale model of 7NHP engine

Number of Cylinders: Single 

Type of Boiler: Locomotive type

Boiler Pressure: 100 psi 

Fuel Used: Coal

Owned By: D. Meller

Location: Sydney

History of Ownership: This is a model of a 7NHp Fowler Traction engine with associated 8 ton wagon and 220 gallon water cart. Built to a scale of 3” to the foot (1/4 scale).
Construction commenced 2007, completed 2015.

Used to: General purpose agricultural and haulage work.

Replica Ploughing Engine- Ross Bishop

Manufacturer: Hand Made by Ross Bishop of West Pymble NSW.

Year of Manufacture: 2022

Manufactures Number: 3728

Size Nominal Horse Power: 16HP

Country Assembled In:  Australia 

Number of Cylinders: Single Cylinder  

Type of Boiler: Locomotive Type

Boiler Pressure: 700kPa (100psi)

Fuel Used: Wood / Coal

Owned By: Ross Bishop

Location: West Pymble 

History of Ownership: This is a replica 16hp Single Cylinder Ploughing Engine handmade to ¼ scale. Construction commenced Jan 2015 and completed March 2022. Approx 5000 man hrs work.

Used to: The original engines were used in pairs to haul a plough back and forth on a wire cable.

Morris Family - Truck

Manufacturer: Morris Family

Year of Manufacture: 2018

Country Assembled In: Australia

Type of Boiler: Water Tube

Fuel Used: Coal

Owned By: Steve Morris

Location: Cooranbong NSW

History of Ownership: Owned and built by Steve & Scott Morris.

Used to: Enjoyment of family, friends, fellow club members & the public.

Activity details
Date 12 and 13 April 2025
Time 9.00am - 4.00pm
Location The Garnham Grounds
Entry $5.00 (Free for Under 16's)