EXHIBITING C. E. SHACKLE’S MINIATURE TRACTION ENGINE – 110 YEARS AFTER IT WAS FIRST BUILT!
n the early 1940s Charles fabricated a new boiler and firebox as the first version did not like to work very well above 55psi. The new boiler, made of steel, was the one on the engine when I collected it, and was calculated for 200psi pressure but was generally worked at around 120psi. This was built to help with tasks around his estate which was classed as ‘war work.’ It was used for hauling heavy tree trunks in a trailer, prior to
