Vintage steam engine from Poland (BIOFIZ)

[tk1steam]

Hi,

i'm a new forum member. I hope you will be understanding for me.

I would like to show you my models of steam engines. They were produced in the years 1955-1975 in the FACTORY OF SCIENTIFIC AID in Poznań and Częstochowa (Poland).

Base - 30 x 20 cm/12 x 8 inches /
The diameter of the flywheel - 16 cm / 6.5 inches /
Weight - 8-9,5 kg


All models are in very good condition.


I'm waiting for your coments.

 

[gonzo]

Very nice!

 

[thomas s]

Yes very nice welcome to the forum.

 

[conibear]

Welcome to the forum, those models are in nice shape ,did you refinish them or is that the original finish.

 

[WesPete66]

I like your engines! Welcome to the forums.

 

[Nogoingback]

Very nicely done. Are you still building steam engines?

 

[tk1steam]

Thank you all for the nice reactions.

Yes, I still have some to renew.


Polish models have fans around the world. I join YouTube videos. The videos show different engine options:

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6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjEQTbKxU8k

Film number 6 preasits the work of the engine with the original Papin cauldron. Boiler was also produced in Poland.

7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ua_svWRW24

8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3kx1Iulh_k&t=155s

 

[tk1steam]

... and the models before the renovation are often overtaken:

 

[tk1steam]

In Poland in the 50-70 years many scientific aids were produced. Among others section of the steam engine (photo of the model after renovation).

The Polish factories also produced: models of internal combustion engines, diesel engines, transmission models, Wankel engine models, etc.

 

[Martin W]

Thanks
They are wonderful!
Cheers
Martin