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 wi… ...

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.

Object Details Description This is a model of an early design for a compound steam engine. A compound steam engine consists of a high pressure cylinder and one or more lower pressure cylinders. The ...

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.

A second-gen model, built from scratch, would include computerized elements and a condenser to capture and recycle ejected steam, further boosting energy efficiency, says Ward.

If you’ve ever wanted to own your own 105-ton steam locomotive — or perhaps a “bay window” caboose, a wooden-sided box car or a Canadian National coach car — then ...

Among his family heirlooms and historical artifacts are two vintage Fords—a 1926 Model T coupe he bought at 10 and a 1925 Model TT, a 2-ton truck, he bought at 11, which was used for steam ...