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Specifications
 
Bore
2 inch
Stroke
5 inch
Lifting force
45 pounds
Cycle rate
2 per minute
Minimum steam pressure
1 psi

Weight (dry)

75 pounds

These are some pictures of the completed Newcomen Engine model

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The pictures below show some of the development work that was performed in the design and construction of the Newcomen Engine Demonstrator

Piston Development
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View of cylinder in early stage of development
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Optimizing the cycle time
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Fully operational mess
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