Steam-Powered Water Pump

Steam-Powered Water Pump

Craftsman: Rudy Kouhoupt

Donor: Susan Alvaro

This is a flywheel type steam pump with the steam cylinder and the water pump cylinder connected by a Scotch yoke mechanism.

Steamers Carousel

Steamers Carousel

Craftsman: Sonny Wizelman

Catalog #: 2024.11.1

Donor: Sonny Wizelman

This miniature carousel is modeled after the historic merry-go-round in Griffith Park, Los Angeles and is powered by steam. Sonny Wizelman, a master of live steam models and dioramas, transformed what was essentially a steam-powered turntable into this impeccably detailed diorama.  After Sonny and his group of fellow small-steam railroaders studied the structure and mechanics […]

Steeple Engine

Steeple Engine

Craftsman: Birk Petersen

Catalog #: 2016.15.12

Donor: Mark Petersen

A vertical piston drives the flywheel via a cast frame with “steeple” shaped side members.

Steve Huck V8 Engine

Steve Huck V8 Engine

Craftsman: Jeff Lott

Catalog #: 2017.11.1

Contributor: Jeff Lott

This engine was scratch built from billet material taking 2 years to complete. The block and heads are made from 6061T6 aluminum.

Stiletto R/C Land Sailing Yacht 

Stiletto R/C Land Sailing Yacht 

Craftsman: Robert Weber 

Catalog #: 2017.17.1 

Donor: Joe Stangl 

This 1/4 scale Stiletto R/C land sailing yacht is based on the full-size ALC yacht, which reached speeds up to 40 mph.

Still Woods Dollhouse

Still Woods Dollhouse

Craftsman: Peggy Boggeln

Catalog #: 2017.24.5

Contributor: San Diego Miniature Crafters Assn.

This dollhouse is nestled in the woods with a small still sitting outside near a stream.

Stinger 609 Supercharged V8 Engine

Stinger 609 Supercharged V8 Engine

Craftsman: Gary Conley

Knapp Collection #: 290

Catalog #: 2011.32.10

Contributor: Paul Knapp 

This “Stinger 609″ supercharged V8 engine is about 10″-tall. The bore is 1.00″ with a .970” stroke. The engine even has a user replaceable oil filter.

Stirling Cycle Engine

Stirling Cycle Engine

Craftsman: Unknown

Donor: Leo Bollar

This is a commercially produced Stirling cycle engine.

Stirling Cycle Engine

Stirling Cycle Engine

Craftsman: Unknown

Catalog #: 2018.42.1

Donor: Walter Yahn

This small Stirling engine was donated by Walter Yahn, but the manufacturer is unknown.

Stirling Engine

Stirling Engine

Craftsman: Birk Petersen

Catalog #: 2016.15.90

Donor: Mark Petersen

Birk Petersen’s miniature Stirling engine with brass fuel filler pitcher.

Stirling Hot Air Engine

Stirling Hot Air Engine

Craftsman: Roger Butzen

Knapp Collection #: 765

Catalog #: 2024.5.11

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This polished Stirling hot air engine was built by Roger Butzen.

Stirling Vertical Engine

Stirling Vertical Engine

Craftsman: Eckhard Fadtke

Catalog #: 2019.17.4

Donor: Eckhard Fadtke

This metal Stirling vertical engine was built and donated by Eckhard Fadtke.

Stirling Walking Beam Engine

Stirling Walking Beam Engine

Craftsman: Eckhard Fadtke

Catalog #: 2019.17.3

Donor: Eckhard Fadtke

This metal Stirling walking beam engine was built and donated by Eckhard Fadtke.

Stover Type “K” Stationary Engine

Stover Type “K” Stationary Engine

Craftsman: George Luhrs

Knapp Collection #: 109

Catalog #: 2008.10.30

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This miniature Stover was machined from bar stock and utilizes no castings. The engine is 5″-long, 3″-wide, and 4″-high.

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