Another little gem from Phil Gravett (Philcraft).
This is a simple engine using an old UK penny for the base. This example was customised by Phil using a shilling for the flywheel, instead of the normal turned brass one. The shilling is dated 1949 (my birth date). The penny is dated 1948. I also have an earlier version without the compressor (see here) It has a tiny single acting oscillating cylinder, 1/8" bore x 1/8" stroke. The engine block is supported on two ornate brass pillars, one of which carries the steam feed. Exhaust is through a hole in the top of the block. The pillars are mounted on a 1948 UK penny, with the steam inlet out of sight underneath. The penny is supported on three brass feet. The crankshaft has a 1949 UK shilling fitted as a flywheel. Unusually for Philcraft, the name is engraved on the engine block.| Make | Philcraft |
| Model | Penny Engine |
| Made | 2016 |
| Description | Miniature stationary engine |
| Cylinders | 1 |
| Cylinder Type | single acting |
| Piston Diam mm | 3.2 |
| Stroke mm | 3.2 |
| Valve Type | Oscillating cylinder |
| Boiler Type | N/A |
| Fuel | N/A |
| Mechanical Condition | Good |
| Cosmetic Condition | Good |
| Paintwork | N/A |
| Packaging | |
| Purchased | 17/3/2016 |
| Purchase cost | £80 |
| Additional cost |