Western Engine and Model Exhibition
Vallejo, California
July 18, 2009

This year's show ran two days, July 18 and 19.  The turnout was huge and an excellent selection of exhibits were on display. The event is put on by the Bay Area Engine Modelers and is sponsored by Model Engine Builder Magazine   See their websites for more information.

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Flathead V8

Beautiful workmanship was in evidence everywhere

Narrow angle DOHC V12

Dario Mecchi's awesome Corliss steam engine

Radial engines were well represented

Hit-and-miss engines of all sizes were exhibited

Twin cylinder stationary steam plant

The air supply is ingeniously varied to simulate a changing load on the engine

1/4 scale Rolls Royce Merlin V12

The crankshaft casting from the Merlin V12

Flathead V8

Tether cars of many sizes were on display

A gas powered pencil sharpener!

Great looking intake setup on this four cylinder DOHC

A large generator waiting for some work

Pumping water with hot air

Ann may be well on her way to joining the coal fraternity

Gade engine and wagon

More of the Merlin V12

A budding scientist learns about a Wimshurst machine

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