Steam has been used to power models and toys from the late 19th century onwards, as an alternative to clockwork. It was largely replaced by battery or electric power in the 20th century, although some toys are still being sold and some models (usually scratch built by amateurs) are still being built.

There are three primary types of steam engine driven items: stationary toys built for children, moving steam-powered models such as engines, trains and boats and demonstration models made to show how a machine works.

Stationary engines were made by many of the leading German tinplate manufacturers such as Gebruder Bing, Marklin, Ernst Plank and Carette. In England, Mamod is the best known maker. They also made moving steam engines. Most stationary steam engines drove flywheels that would be attached to other accessories with belts, driving the workings on the accessory. Factories, windmills and other novelty movements can more...

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A stationary steam engine by Steam Co, Australia. In original…

Steam Co. Stationary Engine in Box - 19cm Length

A stationary steam engine by Steam Co, Australia. In original box. Length 19 cm

A stationary steam engine by Renoun L.J.P. Australia, circa…

Renoun L.J.P. Stationary Steam Engine (1940)

A stationary steam engine by Renoun L.J.P. Australia, circa 1940. Height 23 cm

A stationary steam engine by Ernst plank, Nuremburg, Germany.…

Ernst Plank's Stationary Steam Engine

A stationary steam engine by Ernst plank, Nuremburg, Germany. Early 20th century. Height 22 cm

A stationary steam engine by Toples, twin cylinder single…

Toples' Twin Cylinder Stationary Steam Engine (1960)

A stationary steam engine by Toples, twin cylinder single action, circa 1960

A stationary steam engine by D C Doll & Co. Germany, circa 1920.…

1920 German Doll & Co. Steam Engine (25cm)

A stationary steam engine by D C Doll & Co. Germany, circa 1920. Height 25 cm

A Momod boxed LBI working steam model of an English double…

Momod Double Decker Steam Bus Model - 46cm Length

A Momod boxed LBI working steam model of an English double decker bus. Length 46 cm

A steam driven wagon by David Auld. Engine modified by Colin…

Steam Wagon by David Auld

A steam driven wagon by David Auld. Engine modified by Colin Burleigh 1998. Length 15 cm

A live steam locomotive Lillian two truck shay type, 20-25…

Geoff-built Live Steam Locomotive: Lillian Shay Type

A live steam locomotive Lillian two truck shay type, 20-25 tonne. Maker Geoff built, with control unit. Length 42 cm

Working line 0-4-4 steam engine train (garden railway)

Garden Railway: 0-4-4 Steam Engine Train in Action!

Working line 0-4-4 steam engine train (garden railway)