Steamco Engines
Moorabbin, VIC
Trading: 2000 - 2015
Steamco Engines were a family run business that produced high quality working Model Steam Engines for over ten years.
They produced:
* (STC-01) Horizontal engine
* (STC-02) Marine Engine
* (STC-03) River Launch
* (STC-04) Overtype engine
Steamco updated their website in 2019 with an announcement that they were looking at re-staring again in 2020. However this never happened and sadly by the end of 2023 their website had totally gone.
(STC-01) Horizontal engine
Advertised as:
Buy this Australian made working model steam engine (Donkey Engine) from yesteryear and spend hours marvelling at this little engine running on steam.
This engine is hand crafted in solid brass and copper and comes uniquely packaged.
The design of the engine makes it perfect for either educational purposes or for the steam enthusiast.
Retailed for: $185.00 in 2000, and $335.50 in 2015
Specifications:
Cylinder Bore 8mm
Cylinder Stroke 19mm
Flywheel Diameter 60mm
Solid fuel fired
Height 165mm
Length 195mm
Width 150mm
Production Changes
The STC-01 remained in production for the duration while Steamco was trading. A number of production changes took place over the years while this engine was being made.
Engine Stand & Frame
Burner Tray
Water level plug
Engine Base
Steamco Sticker on base
Early engine frame (no paint inlay)
Paint inlay on top of engine frame
Revised design late engine frame
Early base with square sides, no overflow plug & early burner
Later engine with overflow plug & base with the sides cut out.
Alternative sticker on base
(STC-02) Marine Engine
Advertised as:
This ready to 'drop in' Marine Plant is a favourite amongst model boat builders and would complement any finished project.
This robust little engine is an oscillating double acting type and comes fitted with a brass propeller, brass drive shaft and universal stainless steel drive spring.
Retailed for: $375.00
Specifictions:
Engine Double Acting Oscillating
Brass Boiler Silver Soldered
Cylinder Bore 8mm
Cylinder stroke 12.7mm
Lubricator In Line
Propeller 3 Bladed, 50mm diameter
Fuel Spirit Tablets
Length 280mm
Width 100mm
Height 190mm
(STC-03) River Launch
Advertised as:
The 'Linda - Marie' is a classic shaped hull and comes completely fitted and ready to drop into your favourite pond.This highly polished, burgundy fibreglass model is meticulously hand crafted and would be an asset to anyone's steam collection.
The River Launch comes with a wooden display stand and is a beautiful show piece in and out of the water.
Great care has been taken with brass and copper fittings throughout the hull and the overall look complemented with an easily removed wood canopy.
Steamco has fitted the River Launch with a double acting oscillating engine making this one of the most affordable live steam models on the market today.
Retailed for: $850.00 AUD
Specifictions:
Engine Double Acting Oscillating
Brass Boiler Silver Soldered
Cylinder Bore 8mm
Cylinder stroke 12.7mm
Lubricator In Line
Propeller 3 Bladed, 50mm diameter
Fuel Spirit Tablets
Length 660mm
Width 190mm
Mounting for R/C steering
(STC-04) Overtype engine
Advertised as:
This robust little steam engine stands 9 ¼" tall sitting on a base measuring 6 ¾" x 4 ¾". The copper boiler has brass end caps with stocky safety valve and filler/water level plug, also in brass. Steam is directed to the chimney via a neat piece of pipe work.
The overhead engine itself consists of a 5/16" bore x ¾ stroke and is of a single oscillating type.
The firebox is of a solid steel construction in a stove black finish with radial vents. Complementing this unit are brass "Steamco" name plates.
Our solid fuel burner tray has been bolted to a rather gothic style firebox door with a curved brass handle and an easy to hold wooden knob which all looks just the part.
This is a beautifully designed and well crafted engine with a first class finish.
Retailed for: $423.50
Specifications:
Cylinder Bore 8mm
Cylinder Stroke 19mm
Flywheel Diameter 54mm
Solid fuel fired
Height 170mm
Length 120mm
Width 235mm
