This is the fixed cylinder version of Marvindustries horizontal engine (see here)
The boiler is electrically heated with a 115 V element with a 2 core fabric covered cable. It is mounted in a cast mazac base and is of steel construction; 2 1/2" diameter x 5 3/4" long, with a longitudinal seam. It has a safety valve, whistle, steam dome and dummy chimney on the top (missing) and a tube type water level sight glass on one end. The engine bracket is mounted directly on the side of the boiler. The double acting fixed cylinder is approx 1/2" bore x 5/8" stroke, cast in mazac. It has a "piston" type steam valve with slip eccentric reversing. The crank shaft runs in a tube through the boiler. It has a 2 5/8" mazac flywheel on the other end. General condition is good for it's age, although the big end on the very thin connecting rod is badly worn.| Make | Marvindustries |
| Model | Horizontal electrically heated fixed cylinder |
| Date Made | unknown |
| Description | Stationary |
| Cylinders | 1 |
| Cylinder Type | Double acting reversible |
| Bore mm | 13 |
| Stroke mm | 19 |
| Valve Type | "Piston" with slip eccentric |
| Boiler Type | Horizontal |
| Boiler Diam mm | 64 |
| Boiler length/height mm | 146 |
| Fuel | 115V electric |
| Mechanical Condition | Good? |
| Cosmetic Condition | Fair |
| Paintwork | Original |
| Packaging | |
| Purchased | 30 Jul 2023 |
| Purchase cost | £130.96 |
| Additional spend |