Model steam engines have intrigued hackers and makers for over 100 years. Many of us have seen old steam engine models up for sale at garage sales and various internet auction sites. The problem with ...

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Q: My father-in-law bought this model steam engine in Winnipeg in the 1930s. It runs on a mixture of water and methyl alcohol and actually powers a small grinding wheel and circular saw that can cut ...

Belching out black smoke, steam locomotives (SLs) boasted an unyielding presence on Japan’s rails decades ago.

A team of students have used 3D printing technology to create a model of a steam engine originally designed by James Watt more than 200 years ago. The JetX student society at the University of Glasgow ...

British model steam engine maker Mamod is enjoying a surge in the value of its collectables, despite the company facing challenges to survive. Nostalgia for a bygone age is behind the popularity of ...

I thought I knew the meaning of the word “envy”. That was before I clapped eyes on Pete Waterman’s unique collection of model steam engines. I turned as green as my Yorkshire miners’ tie gazing at ...

A lifelong steam train fan has treated himself to a miniature traction engine which he uses to drive himself and friends around. The fully licensed and roadworthy vehicle is a scale model of a Burrell ...

The McLean Museum and Art Gallery, Greenock is the main museum in the Inverclyde area and has many wonderful collections for the visitor to discover and explore. The displays feature an outstanding ...