Toy Steam Engines

By: Bob Gordon

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Paperback | 30 November 1985 | Edition Number 1

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32 Pages

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21.7 x 15.0 x 0.4

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Since Victorian times working models of the steam engines that provided the power for the world's industries have been made as children's toys. This is a fascinating survey of the different kinds of toy steam engine of the stationary type, and especially those produced during the heyday of steam toys between 1900 and 1930. Dealing mainly with the German manufacturers, who were the pioneers of the mass-produced steam toys, it explains how the engines work, gives advice about operating and maintaining them and contains useful information about identifying and dating vintage models. The manufacturers and retailers who played a leading part in the production and distribution of steam toys are described, and reference is made to manufacturers who are still making toy steam engines. This is an excellent reference book for steam enthusiasts of all ages.

The enchanting world of steam captured the imagination of Bob Gordon when, as a boy, he spent Saturday mornings stoking a Cornish boiler in a steam-powered laundry. He has also written Early Electrical Appliances and Model Steam Engines for Shire.

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