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"Regner's" Live Steam "Showman's" Engine is a Masterpiece.
Model: Regners new Live Steam "Showman's" Engine is simply a masterpiece. Model is completely assembled, painted and fully functional. It features an illuminated roof with color LED's, 2-speed manual transmission, stephenson flat gate control, spoked wheels and a functional 6V 250mA generator which is powered by the tractor. The "Showman's" engine was sold as a kit however we commissioned Regner to professional build us some. Model has an exquisite finish and the pin stripping was painstackingly done by hand. This is a very limited model and will sell fast.
Prototype: A Showman's road locomotive or showman's engine is a steam-powered road-going 'locomotive' designed to provide power and transport for a travelling fair or circus. Similar to other road-going traction engines, showman's engines were normally distinguished by the addition of a full-length canopy, a dynamo mounted in front of the chimney, and brightly coloured paintwork with ornate decorations. The dynamo was used to generate electricity to illuminate and power various fairground rides. Although originally the ride's motion was powered by an internal steam engine, some later rides were driven direct from the showman's engine via a belt drive.
Showman's road locomotives were built in varying sizes, from relatively small 5, 6 and 7 NHP engines, right up to large 8 or 10 NHP engines. Probably the most popular design was the Burell 8NHP single-crank compound design.
