Wilesco D405 Steam Traction Engine Dampftraktor (kit built)
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 Published On Feb 19, 2023

Cold morning steam up of a Wilesco D405 live Steam Traction Engine. Built from a kit. Longer more detailed videos are below.
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Kit build vid part 2.    • WILESCO D415 Steam Tractor kit build ...  
Bought in the UK from here. https://www.forest-classics.co.uk/wil...

The Wilesco D415 Steam Traction Engine Kit is a fully operational kit for the enthusiast.
Mirror polished and nickel plated boiler, with a diameter of 1.8", length 7.3", boiler with water level glass.
Double action reversible brass cylinder, with flywheel, spring loaded safety valve, steam regulator, steam whistle, steam jet oiler and footbridge.

Smoke stack, traditional steering wheel chain drive.
Flywheel with a diameter of 3.2" with grooved pulley.
Clutch engaged gear wheel, permitting the use of the machine as a stationary steam engine.

Operating time is approximately 15 minutes per fuel charge.
Anodized aluminium wheels.
Finely painted, matching colours.

Dimensions:
Length 11.8"
Width 5.9"
Height 7.9"
Weight: 3.7 lbs

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