Meccano MEC1

steam engine Meccano MEC1 1970

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Approximate Date: 1970
Owner: Spokesman
Owner's website: http://spokessmann.tripod.com/index.html
Notes: The Meccano engine or MEC1 was made by Malins Engineers to a design laid down by the Liverpool company (Meccano). The MEC1 as it was known was the first Malins made engine to feature a simple but effective reversing control, achieved by altering the position of the cylinder relative to the inlet/exhaust ports. It was made from 1965 until 1976, about 83,000 were made. This version dates from 1970 as it has a 'Powerdrive' blue window box. Engine is is playworn condition.


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