In 2013, the collection of the mechanic Hans Kläy was integrated into the steam centre. This unique compilation of faithful models thrills young and old. Most Kläy models are operational. It happens that kids spend hours with these marvels of technology and can be introduced to their operation.
1-Cylinder Balancier-steam engine
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Bild: F. Huguenin
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machine type English 1-Cylinder Balancier-steam engine mit generator als alternator
model double-acting steam engine James Watt
status ready for use
inventory id M-08
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Steam engine with valve control
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Bild: P. Hitz
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machine type 1 Cylinder, horizontal double-acting, steam engine with dynamo and alternator.
model valve control steam engine Sulzer Brothers, Winterthur
status ready for use
inventory id M-24
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Tandem-Compound engine
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Bild: P. Hitz
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machine type 2 Cylinder, horizontal Tandem-compound machine with generator and lamp
model Tandem-steam engine Sulzer Brothers, Winterthur
status ready for use
inventory id M-30
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Compound steam engine triple cylinder
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Bild: P. Hitz
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machine type Compound-steam engine triple Cylinder, vertical condensate and feedwater pumps Surface condensator, with generator and lamp 6V / 0.5 A
model Vertical compound machine for ships or stationary use
status ready for use
inventory id M-39
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steam engine with Corliss control
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Bild: P. Hitz
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machine type 1 Cylinder, horizontal with generatos and lamp
model steam engine with Corliss control
status ready for use
inventory id M-61
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Sulzer Zweizylinder
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Bild: P. Hitz
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machine type single Cylinder steam engine
model Sulzer valve control steam engine mit flyweel-generator, wet air pump, boiler feed pump, condenser, feedwater pre-heater
status ready for use
inventory id M-50
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Einstufige Radialturbine
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Bild: P. Hitz
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machine type Single-stage radial turbine
model Parsons Reactionturbine
status ready for use
inventory id M-15
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Heissluftmotor mit Gasheizung
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Bild: P. Hitz
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machine type Hot air engine with gas heating
model Stirlingmotor
power 550 rpm
status ready for use
inventory id M-59
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Sternmotor
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Bild: P. Hitz
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machine type 7 Cylinder radial engine
model airplane engine
power 3.5 HP / 2.6 KWh
status ready for use
inventory id M-01
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Dampforgel
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Bild: P. Hitz
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machine type Steam Organ
model Steam organ was used until around 1900 on the tailwheel boats on the Mississippi.
status ready for use
inventory id M-32
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