This single-cylinder sliding valve steam engine was built by Les Cade. The engine was built from a bronze casting kit using Sherline miniature machine tools.
A single-cylinder sliding valve engine is a type of internal combustion engine that uses a single cylinder to convert steam pressure into mechanical work. The engine’s operation is controlled by a sliding valve, a simple yet effective mechanism that directs steam into and out of the cylinder at the appropriate times. This reduces mechanical complexity and improves engine efficiency.