How Do You Get A Mamod Steam Engine Going?
• Buy a Mamod engine. These can be purchased cheaply on eBay and if you look there over a period of a month you will see many different types in various states of repair. They range from “ready for restoration” to “immaculate unused”. • Decide upon either one that remains in a fixed position, known as a Stationary Engine or one that moves along the ground known as a Mobile Engine. • Know that there are some basic things you now need to do starting with “getting it running” like getting water and fuel. • Make sure that water is to be carefully poured into the boiler through the hole in the top where the Safety Valve is located. Do not fill the boiler. If there is an overflow hole on the end opposite to the chimney. Leave this open while filling and stop when water comes out. Use HOT water to minimise start time and maximise running time. • On the boiler back plate, either look at the Water Level Glass or as with older engines, the water level hole, and stop filling when the correct leve
