{"product_id":"retrol-marine-engine-bl1k-kit","title":"Retrol Marine Engine BL1K Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Retrol Marine Engine (BL1K) \u0026amp; Boiler Kit is a fully working live steam marine model inspired by the golden age of marine and industrial engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a genuine hands-on kit, the BL1K allows you to assemble, fire and operate a real miniature steam engine powered by live steam — offering an engaging mechanical experience far beyond a static display model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fully welded brass boiler features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressure regulator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafety valve\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0–7 bar pressure gauge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater level indicator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engine body is manufactured from die-cast brass for durability and authentic period styling. A stainless steel cylinder liner provides excellent heat resistance and reduced wear during operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthentic Stephenson Valve Gear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RW-BL1K features realistic Stephenson valve gear, historically used on steam locomotives and marine engines. This allows both forward and reverse operation while clearly demonstrating traditional steam timing and valve control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComplete DIY Live Steam Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied with all required parts, tools and instructions, this kit allows users to build and operate their own working steam engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteam engine parts set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrass boiler assembly\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTool kit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstruction manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpirit burner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSteam Engine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: BL1K\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Brass \u0026amp; stainless steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplacement: 3cc (1.5cc × 2)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCylinder bore: 12.2mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStroke: 12.7mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax speed: 3000 RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax torque: 600 g\/cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower output: 0.015 hp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnector thread: M7 × 0.75mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBoiler\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapacity: 200ml\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking pressure: 2 kg\/cm²\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafety valve pressure: 2.5–3 kg\/cm²\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoiler weight: 700g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngine size: 77 × 58 × 98mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct size: 25 × 10 × 16.7cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable boat size: 50–80cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge requirement: 16+\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Retrol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57129235448183,"sku":"SEN3653570","price":389.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/7436\/9129\/files\/RW-BL1K_Single-Cylinder_Live_Steam_Engine.webp?v=1780417692","url":"https:\/\/milburymodels.co.uk\/products\/retrol-marine-engine-bl1k-kit","provider":"Milbury Model Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}