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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Scratch built wooden U-boat on secured stand, unboxed

Wooden U-Boat on Stand, Unboxed

Scratch built wooden U-boat on secured stand, unboxed

A 1930s vertical steam engine with large (9 cm diameter) boiler…

1930s Vertical Steam Engine with Brass Boiler and Flywheel

A 1930s vertical steam engine with large (9 cm diameter) boiler in brass (no burner), upright engine, 11 cm diameter flywheel at top, safety valve; base 10½ x 10½ cm, height 31 cm, weight 1.30kg.

A 1930s Marklin composite steam toy comprising brass boiler…

Marklin Steam Toy with Pressed Tin Boiler House

A 1930s Marklin composite steam toy comprising brass boiler with pressure gauge, pressed tin boiler house, engine with 8 cm diameter flywheel, Marklin name plate on the boiler door, all mounted on 30 cm square cast metal base, height 36 cm, weight 1.85kg

Brimo (NZ) Mark II Oscillating Steam Engine, in original…

Rare Brimo NZ Mark II Steam Engine Toy

Brimo (NZ) Mark II Oscillating Steam Engine, in original packaging with instruction sheet, rare and important New Zealand toy

Scratch built model of H.M.S. Darling built in 1935 for the…

H.M.S. Darling Scratch Built Model by Norman Ough

Scratch built model of H.M.S. Darling built in 1935 for the then Commander Lord Louis Mountbatten, wooden construction model built by Norman Ough with model plans dated 1952 102 cm length

Early 1950s rare Australian-made Renown toy steam windmill with…

Rare Australian-made Renown toy steam windmill

Early 1950s rare Australian-made Renown toy steam windmill with vertical brass steam engine driving a water pump and windmill through a brass pulley, mounted on a cast iron base (19 x 12 cm), height 41 cm, weight 2.2kg.

A Mamod steam driven scale model car manufactured England,…

Mamod Steam Roadster Model Car

A Mamod steam driven scale model car manufactured England, modelled after 1910 classic Roadster. Length 39.5 cm

A collection of Mamod steam engines including 2 X stationary…

Mamod Steam Engine Collection with Tractor

A collection of Mamod steam engines including 2 X stationary engines and 1 steam tractor

Two vintage vertical steam engines, Japanese and German, early…

Two vintage vertical steam engines, Japanese and German, early to mid 20th century, 23 cm and 23.5 cm high

A circa 1930 doll vertical marine type double cylinder steam…

1930 Doll Vertical Marine Steam Engine with Whistle

A circa 1930 doll vertical marine type double cylinder steam engine, with whistle safety valve, catwalk and ladder, mounted on cast iron base painted dark green with red and pale green decal, 29 x 16 cm,base, height 34 cm, weight 1.9kg.

Late 1920s Doll & Co overtype stationary horizontal steam…

1920s Doll & Co Steam Engine with Brass Boiler

Late 1920s Doll & Co overtype stationary horizontal steam engine with brass boiler, grooved flywheels, detachable chimney but without a spark arrester, the cast iron platform painted in red, base 28 x 14 ½ cm, height 29 cm, weight 1.25kg.

A circa 1925 Weeden model no. 14 horizontal steam engine,…

1925 Weeden Horizontal Steam Engine with Brass Boiler

A circa 1925 Weeden model no. 14 horizontal steam engine, riveted brass boiler, cast iron base painted bright red, measures 14½ x 14½ cm at base, height 16 cm, weight 1.70kg.

A 1970s Mamod vintage steam powered tractor, stamped 'Mamod…

Vintage Mamod Steam Tractor

A 1970s Mamod vintage steam powered tractor, stamped 'Mamod Tei', length 26 cm.

A Steamco steam engine, height: 22 cm

Compact Steam Engine: 22cm Height Steamco Model

A Steamco steam engine, height: 22 cm

A Mamod steam driven scale model car manufactured England,…

Mamod Steam Roadster Model Car

A Mamod steam driven scale model car manufactured England, modelled after 1910 classic Roadster. Length 40 cm

A scale model of a Dutch fishing ketch, the Karin, height to…

Dutch Fishing Ketch Model: Karin

A scale model of a Dutch fishing ketch, the Karin, height to the top of the mast 58 cm

Vintage mahogany boxed brass live steam Engine

Brass Steam Engine in Mahogany Box

Vintage mahogany boxed brass live steam Engine

A restored Victorian scale model horse drawn carriage, double…

Rare Victorian Scale Model Carriage for Coach Builders

A restored Victorian scale model horse drawn carriage, double hinged expanding leatherette covers, brass studded double front-to-front seat, spoke wheels and iron springs, etc. Some brass detail, labelled 'very rare as used by coach builders to advertise…

Late 1920s Doll & Co overtype stationary horizontal steam…

1920s Doll & Co Steam Engine with Red Flywheels

Late 1920s Doll & Co overtype stationary horizontal steam engine, ladders and boiler access platforms, on top of the boiler a single cylinder horizontal steam engine complete with two flywheels painted in red, detachable chimney with spark arrester, sits…

Bing engine, early 20th century, vertical steam engine stamped…

Early 20th Century Vertical Steam Engine Gb-1637

Bing engine, early 20th century, vertical steam engine stamped Gb-1637

German Märklin & Cie toy live steam engine, with single…

Märklin & Cie Toy Live Steam Engine - Single Cylinder

German Märklin & Cie toy live steam engine, with single cylinder, 24 cm wide

Vintage brass steam engine locomotive working model of a…

Vintage Brass Steam Engine Locomotive Model on Track

Vintage brass steam engine locomotive working model of a locomotiv on track attached to timber board. Length- (full track) 30 cm locomotive (19 cm)

Wilesco D16 German toy steam engine in original box, mid 20th…

Mid-century Wilesco D16 German Toy Steam Engine in Box

Wilesco D16 German toy steam engine in original box, mid 20th century

Mamod English steam powered model steam roller. Mint condition…

Mint Condition Mamod Steam Roller in Box

Mamod English steam powered model steam roller. Mint condition in box

A circa 1950s scratch built model steam train (28 x 8 x 13 cm,…

1950s Model Steam Train on Wooden Stand

A circa 1950s scratch built model steam train (28 x 8 x 13 cm, weight 1.55kg) constructed from brass, copper & tin plate, mounted on track on a wooden stand, 'Anthony Hordern & Sons/Sydney' name plate on front of the engine, total weight, including stand,…

A 1930s Doll & Co steam engine with double action cylinder,…

1930s Doll & Co Double Action Steam Engine

A 1930s Doll & Co steam engine with double action cylinder, ethanol heater, stop valve, glass gauge, manometer, steam whistle, etc; all affixed to a green painted cast metal stand with 'DC/Made in Germany' maker's mark on the front face, base 28 x 23 cm,…

Richards' Improved Patent Steam-Engine Indicator, in original…

Richards' Patent Steam-Engine Indicator in Mahogany Case

Richards' Improved Patent Steam-Engine Indicator, in original mahogany case, the case 26 cm across

West German live steam model steam roller width 33 cm

West German Live Steam Model Roller, 33cm Width

West German live steam model steam roller width 33 cm

A scratch-built model of a four-funnel ocean liner probably the…

Scratch-built RMS Olympic Model, 77cm Length

A scratch-built model of a four-funnel ocean liner probably the RMS Olympic, sister-ship of the Titanic. Some losses and restoration required, length 77 cm

Mamod Steam Roadster, in cream, near mint condition with all…

Cream Mamod Steam Roadster with Accessories (Near Mint)

Mamod Steam Roadster, in cream, near mint condition with all accessories, (OCB). Length 42 cm

A set of four pine spindle back cottage chairs, steam impressed…

Emu-embellished Pine Cottage Chairs

A set of four pine spindle back cottage chairs, steam impressed with a pair of emus flanked by native flora and fauna, 96.5 cm high, 41 cm wide, 40 cm deep

Two steam engine models (2)

Steam Engine Models: Classic and Modern

Two steam engine models (2)

Fleischmann: steam locomotives comprising #4814 Prussian…

Unused Fleischmann Steam Locomotives in Original Boxes (3 Items)

Fleischmann: steam locomotives comprising #4814 Prussian special series, 4824 German state Railways & 64139 Fmz Class 39. All appear to be unused, in original boxes. (3 items).

Wilesco 'Dampftraktor' D40 German steam powered tractor (boxed),…

1950s German Steam Tractor by Wilesco (Boxed, 33cm Long)

Wilesco 'Dampftraktor' D40 German steam powered tractor (boxed), circa 1950s, 33 cm long

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)

Scratch built compound steam engine mounted on timber base,…

"Betty" Compound Steam Engine on Timber Base

Scratch built compound steam engine mounted on timber base, with plaque's 'Betty', width 30 cm x depth 16 cm

A West German steam engine, length 33 cm

West German Steam Engine: 33cm of Industrial History

A West German steam engine, length 33 cm

A Mamod steam engine in box, length 30 cm

Mamod Steam Engine: Boxed and 30cm Long

A Mamod steam engine in box, length 30 cm

Wilesco German toy steam engine, length 32 cm, height 19 cm

Wilesco Toy Steam Engine - 32cm x 19cm

Wilesco German toy steam engine, length 32 cm, height 19 cm

A Wilesco 'Old Smokey' steam roller, with burner, 55 x 14 cm.…

Wilesco Old Smokey Steam Roller from Dr. Valentine's Collection

A Wilesco 'Old Smokey' steam roller, with burner, 55 x 14 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine

HO scale model Railways: Broadway limited: Paragon series PRR…

Broadway Limited PRR J1 2-10-4 #6170 Steam Locomotive with Sound

HO scale model Railways: Broadway limited: Paragon series PRR J1 2-1-4 #6170 steam locomotive with sound. Nib.

A 1930s Marklin (?) steam powered workshop with pulley system…

1930s Steam-Powered Workshop with Pulley System

A 1930s Marklin (?) steam powered workshop with pulley system mounted on three cast iron masts relaying power to a circular saw, hammer, fan and lamp, all affixed to a wooden base (44 x 32½ cm), height 28 cm, weight 3.90kg. (please note this a workshop…

A 1930s Marklin vertical boiler and inverted steam engine in…

Marklin Brass Vertical Boiler and Inverted Steam Engine

A 1930s Marklin vertical boiler and inverted steam engine in brass, boiler with lower fire door, water gauge, flywheel, safety valve, mounted on molded metal base, Marklin name plate on boiler, 12½ x 12½ cm base, height 31 cm, weight 950gr.

An early 19th century steam pressure indicator recording gauge,…

19th Century Steam Pressure Indicator Gauge

An early 19th century steam pressure indicator recording gauge, by Maudslay Sons & Field, Engineers, London; the instrument with spigoted screw fitting nozzles, the pressure chamber operating a coiled spring driven gauge and transferring the measurement…

A Bing stationary steam engine, circa 1907-1912

Antique Bing Steam Engine from Early 1900s

A Bing stationary steam engine, circa 1907-1912

A live steam engine by Bing, circa early 20th century

Bing's Early 20th Century Live Steam Engine

A live steam engine by Bing, circa early 20th century

Piko: a collection of HO scale steam locomotives, all in…

HO Scale Steam Locomotive Collection: BR95, BR82, BR52, BR03

Piko: a collection of HO scale steam locomotives, all in maker's boxes: BR95 [50034], [50037], BR82 [50040], BR52 & BR03. (5 locos.)

HO scale model Railways: Fleischmann: steam locomotives…

Fleischmann HO Scale Steam Locomotives Collection in Original Boxes

HO scale model Railways: Fleischmann: steam locomotives comprising #4178 black Austrian Railways, 4179 black German Railways & 4363 2-10-0 red & black livery. All in original boxes. (3 items).

Velarde scratch built model ship, 20th century, 111 cm long

Velarde Model Ship - 111cm Long

Velarde scratch built model ship, 20th century, 111 cm long

A circa 1930 Weeden no. 647 horizontal steam engine, electric…

Weeden Electric Steam Engine, Circa 1930

A circa 1930 Weeden no. 647 horizontal steam engine, electric version with two pin socket at reverse, Company name plate on the cast iron base, missing drive chain;14½ x 14½ cm at base, height 16 cm, weight 2.03kg.

A 1970s Wilesco steam engine built from kit, nickel plated…

1970s Wilesco Steam Engine Kit with Original Box

A 1970s Wilesco steam engine built from kit, nickel plated boiler, copper plated boiler house with embossed brick type walls, reversible brass cylinder with flywheel, safety valve, dome whistle, mounted on metal stand; base 26 x 21 cm, height 25 cm,…

A 1960s Fleischmann composite steam toy comprising brass boiler…

1960s Fleischmann Composite Steam Toy with Brass Boiler

A 1960s Fleischmann composite steam toy comprising brass boiler mounted on pressed tin boiler house, engine with 7 cm diameter flywheel, ladder & platform, all mounted on 34 x 26 cm cast metal base, height 26 cm, weight 1.56kg

Live steam scratch built Traction engine. As inspected. Length…

Scratch-built Traction Engine: Live Steam, Inspected (54x43cm)

Live steam scratch built Traction engine. As inspected. Length 54 cm height 43 cm

A Steamco steam engine height 16 cm

Steamco Steam Engine: Compact Powerhouse at 16cm Height

A Steamco steam engine height 16 cm

Vintage Mamod live steam wagon, with separate trailer, burner &…

Vintage Mamod Live Steam Wagon with Trailer & Accessories

Vintage Mamod live steam wagon, with separate trailer, burner & steering rod, 68 cm total length approx.

2 Vintage Fleischmann steam engines, in playworn but original…

Vintage Fleischmann Steam Engines in Original Playworn Condition

2 Vintage Fleischmann steam engines, in playworn but original condition

Wilesco Traction Engine, in near mint original condition, (OCB).…

Wilesco Traction Engine in Near Mint Condition

Wilesco Traction Engine, in near mint original condition, (OCB). Length 31 cm

Wilesco Steam Engine, with workshop D 141 with 66 Dynamo, (OCB).…

Wilesco Steam Engine Workshop with Dynamo (OCB)

Wilesco Steam Engine, with workshop D 141 with 66 Dynamo, (OCB). Length 45 cm

A live steam 'Donkey' engine by Bing, C. 1904

Bing's 1904 Live Steam Donkey Engine

A live steam 'Donkey' engine by Bing, C. 1904

A Scorpion Horizontal steam engine by model Engineering, made…

1948 Australian-made Scorpion Horizontal Steam Engine

A Scorpion Horizontal steam engine by model Engineering, made in Australia, circa 1948

A steam engine SP4 by Mamod, circa 1970s

Vintage Mamod SP4 Steam Engine (1970s)

A steam engine SP4 by Mamod, circa 1970s

Two steam Engines (SP2 and SP3) by Mamod, circa 1970s-80s (2)

Mamod Steam Engines SP2 and SP3 (1970s-80s)

Two steam Engines (SP2 and SP3) by Mamod, circa 1970s-80s (2)

HO scale model Railways: atlas: Rs-3 locomotive (Ontario…

HO Scale Model Railway Atlas RS-3 Locomotive and Rolling Stock

HO scale model Railways: atlas: Rs-3 locomotive (Ontario Northland) plus rolling stock, comprising Kaolin tank cars (Cyprus & Georgia Kaolin), 6 bay cylindrical Hopper (Norfolk and Western), 36' wood Reefer car (Kahn's), 17,600 gallon corn Syrup tank car…

Rocking Beam Engine, scratch built example with 3' flywheel,…

Rocking Beam Engine, scratch built example with 3' flywheel, 20th century, 14 cm high, 18 cm wide

Bing Werke early steam engine with vertical boiler, stamped…

Bing Werke early steam engine with vertical boiler, stamped 'Bavaria', 19 cm high

Scratch built vertical steam engine with Stephens link reverse…

Scratch built vertical steam engine with Stephens link reverse gear, 20 cm high

Mamod vintage steam powered roadster coupe, labelled 'Mamod,…

Vintage Mamod Steam Roadster Coupe - Made in England

Mamod vintage steam powered roadster coupe, labelled 'Mamod, Made in England', 39 cm long

A circa 1935 Bing horizontal stationary steam engine (similar…

Bing Horizontal Steam Engine with Chrome Flywheel

A circa 1935 Bing horizontal stationary steam engine (similar in design to the Weeden no 14) with large grooved chrome-plated flywheel and heavy cast iron base painted black with red trim, measures 15 x 14 cm at base, height 15 cm, 1.73kg

A Mamod steam tractor, in original box with steering extension,…

Mamod Steam Tractor with Accessories and Original Box

A Mamod steam tractor, in original box with steering extension, burner tray, filler funnel and two packets of solid fuel tablets. 25.5 x 12 x 17.5 cm

Wilesco D20 live steam engine with M66 dynamo attachment, width…

Wilesco D20 Steam Engine with Dynamo Attachment and Box

Wilesco D20 live steam engine with M66 dynamo attachment, width 32 cm x depth 26.5 cm, original box available

Marklin steam toys Horizontal steam engine in the form of a…

Marklin Chimney Stack Steam Engine Toy

Marklin steam toys Horizontal steam engine in the form of a chimney stack. Dimensions 38 x 32 x 32 cm

Vintage model steam engine, in copper and brass, c.1935, a/f

1935 Vintage Copper and Brass Model Steam Engine (a/f)

Vintage model steam engine, in copper and brass, c.1935, a/f

A vintage German Wilesco tin plate model steam engine. Length…

Vintage German Tin Plate Steam Engine Model - Wilesco

A vintage German Wilesco tin plate model steam engine. Length 26 cm

Wilesco Old Smoky Steamroller, with accessory pack. Length 34 cm

Wilesco Old Smoky Steamroller with Accessory Pack - 34cm

Wilesco Old Smoky Steamroller, with accessory pack. Length 34 cm

Mamod model of a steam tractor engine

Mamod Steam Tractor Model Engine

Mamod model of a steam tractor engine

Mamod model of a steam Roadstar car

Mamod Steam Roadstar Model Car

Mamod model of a steam Roadstar car

Two Unattribited live steam engine models

Unattributed Live Steam Engine Models

Two Unattribited live steam engine models

Vintage model steam engine, 29.5 cm long approx.

Vintage Model Steam Engine, 29.5 cm Long

Vintage model steam engine, 29.5 cm long approx.

Wilesco 'Old Smokey' steamroller, 20th century, 20 cm high, 33…

Wilesco 'Old Smokey' Steamroller - 20th Century Collectible Toy

Wilesco 'Old Smokey' steamroller, 20th century, 20 cm high, 33 cm long

Bing Werke German vintage steam engine with vertical boiler,…

Bing Werke German vintage steam engine with vertical boiler, circa 1920s, 25 cm high

A similar example of circa 1935 Bing horizontal stationary…

Vintage Bing Horizontal Stationary Steam Engine

A similar example of circa 1935 Bing horizontal stationary steam engine, this one a little more aged, the engine repainted.

A scratch built engineers steam engine model, late 19th, early…

Handcrafted 19th Century Steam Engine Model - 19cm Tall

A scratch built engineers steam engine model, late 19th, early 20th century, 19 cm high

An 'Old Smokey' steam Tractor, length 33 cm

Vintage Steam Tractor - 33 cm Long

An 'Old Smokey' steam Tractor, length 33 cm

A 'Mamod Steam Tractor', in original box, black, green, red and…

Mamod Steam Tractor in Original Box

A 'Mamod Steam Tractor', in original box, black, green, red and cream paint finish, with spare belts. Length 26 cm

Good model single cylinder live steam engine with cast metal…

Premium Single Cylinder Live Steam Engine with Cast Metal Base

Good model single cylinder live steam engine with cast metal base and crankshaft operated slide valve, 17.5 x 12 cm, 8.5 cm high

W. Crockatt & Sons valve reseating machine with wood storage…

Nautical engineer valve reseating machine with storage case

W. Crockatt & Sons valve reseating machine with wood storage case, 42 cm wide, 17 cm deep, 16 cm high approx, a nautical engineer tool for steam machinery

A live steam engine model by Scorpion

Scorpion's Live Steam Engine Model

A live steam engine model by Scorpion

Two steam Engines (SE2A and SP1) by Mamod, circa 1970s-80s (2)

Vintage Mamod Steam Engines (SE2A and SP1)

Two steam Engines (SE2A and SP1) by Mamod, circa 1970s-80s (2)

HO scale model Railways: atlas: Alco Rsc-2 locomotive plus…

Atlas Alco RSC-2 Locomotive with Rolling Stock Collection - NIB

HO scale model Railways: atlas: Alco Rsc-2 locomotive plus rolling stock comprising a 6 bay cylindrical Hopper (N & W), 36' wood Reefer car (Pluto water) & 6 bay cylindrical Hopper (great Northern). Mainly Nib. (4 items)

Slide Engine, scratch built example with 4' flywheel, mounted…

Slide Engine, scratch built example with 4' flywheel, mounted on a timber base, 35 cm wide overall

A scratch-built two wheel caravan, painted metal with rubber…

1935 Scratch-built Two-Wheel Caravan with Lace Curtains

A scratch-built two wheel caravan, painted metal with rubber tread tyres and lace curtains; incomplete, circa 1935, 52 cm long, 17.5 cm wide

A 1960s scratch built stationary steam engine comprising…

Scratch-built stationary steam engine with ethanol burner

A 1960s scratch built stationary steam engine comprising ethanol burner, boiler, chimney and small engine all mounted on wooden stand (21 x 11 cm), height 25 cm, weight 600gr.

Dobbie McInnes & Clyde Ltd large size Steam/Diesel mark V.…

Large Steam/Diesel Indicator in Wooden Case

Dobbie McInnes & Clyde Ltd large size Steam/Diesel mark V. Indicator, in original wooden case

Vintage model live steam engine with brass boiler, 20 x 10 cm,…

Vintage Brass Boiler Live Steam Engine - Untested - 20x10cm

Vintage model live steam engine with brass boiler, 20 x 10 cm, 18 cm high not tested

Two various Mamod live steam engines. TE1A traction engine etc.…

Mamod Live Steam Engines - TE1A Traction Engine and More

Two various Mamod live steam engines. TE1A traction engine etc. Height 19 cm (each)