Largest horizontal hot air engine by Ernst Plank`

The London retailer A.W. Gamage sold toy steam and hot air engines by the German maker Ernst Plank in the early 1900s. This engine Gamage dubbed the "Defiance"; Plank described the engine as "extra strong model...especially suitable to drive shop window displays." Base is 38.5 cm (15 in.) long, 20 cm (7 7/8 in.) wide. Overall height is 37 cm (14.5 in.) with a flywheel that is 13.5 cm (5.3 in.) diameter.

[@steveparker8723]

What an amazing engine!
Thanks for taking the time to share it with us.

[@RustyGlovebox]

That is a great addition to the collection.

[@anythingoldmechanical]

Superb model, with a fantastic patina !

[@ironbrassmachine]

That is very nice. Love those beautiful little oils cups.

[@dodo2082]

Amazing engine!! 😍😍😍

[@corlissbss]

Very nice restoration.

[@riderericsson]

Thanks Brad. Fortunately no restoration was required except for adjusting the position of the cranks.