A 20-year-old Columbia-based company has accused the world’s largest model train producer of using stolen designs to develop and sell model steam engines. In a lawsuit filed this month in U.S ...

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.

But for a paleontologist, the replacement of steam-powered trains with diesel and electric engines, as well as cars and trucks, might be a model of how some species in the fossil record died out.

This model was also known as a Prairie Type as it was popular in the flat interior of the country. Steam locomotives are often referred to by a number, in this case 2-6-2.

Founded in 1937, Mamod's steam trains quickly became a favourite of children across the country, boasting static generators which powered models with wire loops and scaled-down traction engines. A ...

LOS ANGELES – The whistle blows as the steam engine starts out on the main line with passengers on board, on the top of the cars. That’s right – the top of the cars. This is the L… ...

The sprawling layout wasn't just a visual display. The trains made noises, said club member Dave Owens, who noted the model steam engines tooted and chugged like real steam engines.

There will also be a display of model steam engines, an operating LEGO model train, and a display of a special larger 1/8 scale model train. Everyone is welcome and it’s a nice time for the ...

A 225cm long model of 3440, City of Truro, the first engine ever to travel at 100mph (if we believe GWR fanatics like Pete) also built by David Aitken, will set you back £100,000-£120,000, and a ...