Oscillating Cylinder Steam Engine
Craftsman: Rudy Kouhoupt
Donor: Susan Alvaro
Rudy’s miniature oscillating steam engine captures the solid construction and smooth running characteristics of its full-size counterparts.
Oscillating Steam Engine
Craftsman: Rudy Kouhoupt
Donor: Susan Alvaro
This oscillating steam engine, designed and built by Rudy Kouhoupt, has served as a great beginner project for eager model engineers.
Oscillating Steam Engine
Craftsman: Rudy Kouhoupt
Donor: Susan Alvaro
This small oscillating steam engine is another illustration of the variety of different configurations built by Rudy Kouhoupt.
Oscillating Steam Engine
Craftsman: Rudy Kouhoupt
Donor: Susan Alvaro
This tiny oscillating steam engine isn’t much larger than a US quarter.
Oscillating Steam Engine
Craftsman: Rudy Kouhoupt
Donor: Susan Alvaro
This small oscillating steam engine is yet another simple and functional design by Rudy Kouhoupt.
Overcrank Vertical Steam Engine
Craftsman: Rudy Kouhoupt
Donor: Susan Alvaro
This Overcrank vertical steam engine features a unique system of links and levers to guide the piston rod.
Paddle Wheel Engine
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.5
Donor: Mark Petersen
This riverboat paddle wheel is driven by a dual horizontal steam engine—all built by Birk.
Peerless Steam Traction Engine Model
Craftsman: Rudy Kouhoupt
Donor: Susan Alvaro
This miniature Peerless traction engine was built by Rudy Kouhoupt at a scale of 1-1/4″:1′.
PM Model Steam Engine
Craftsman: Roger Butzen
Knapp Collection #: 762
Catalog #: 2024.5.8
Contributor: Paul Knapp
Roger Butzen, of Texas, built this PM model steam engine in 1996.
Popcorn Machine Type Steam Engine
Craftsman: Unknown
Catalog #: 2021.8.1
Donor: Karen Maxwell
This is an interesting popcorn machine type steam engine. Unfortunately, the builder of this small steam engine is unknown.
Punch Press & Launch Engine
Craftsman: Theodore Carder
Catalog #: 2021.11.3
Donor: Susi Trumbo
This miniature punch press can be driven by the accompanying launch engine.
Reversing Upright Steam Engine
Craftsman: Rudy Kouhoupt
Donor: Susan Alvaro
This reversing upright steam engine was designed for locations where floor space is limited.
Rocking Valve Engine
Craftsman: Theodore Carder
Catalog #: 2021.11.5
Donor: Susi Trumbo
A miniature rocking valve engine built by Theodore Carder.
Silver Dollar Oscillating Steam Engine
Craftsman: Unknown
Catalog #: 2011.4.14
Donor: Les Cade
This “Silver Dollar” oscillating steam engine is unusual in that the flywheel is made from a bicentennial Eisenhower silver dollar.
Silver Dollar Steam Engine
Craftsman: Les Cade
Catalog #: 2012.31.3
Donor: Owen Cade
This Silver Dollar steam engine was originally made to be handheld over a flame for boiling water.
Single-Cylinder Brass Steam Engine
Craftsman: Les Cade
Catalog #: 2011.4.23
Donor: Les Cade
This single-cylinder brass engine was the first steam project produced by Les Cade.
Single-Cylinder Horizontal Steam Engine
Craftsman: William "Scotty" Hewitt
Catalog #: 2008.17.4
Donor: William "Scotty" Hewitt
This miniature single-cylinder steam engine was built by Scotty Hewitt.
Single-Cylinder Horizontal Steam Engine
Craftsman: Rudy Kouhoupt
Donor: Susan Alvaro
This single-cylinder, dual flywheel steam engine features a brick facade on the base.
Single-Cylinder Horizontal Steam Engine
Craftsman: Unknown
Catalog #: 2012.31.4
Donor: Owen Cade
The builder of this cast brass single-cylinder horizontal steam engine is unknown.
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