(2) 1930s Vintage Brass Steam Engine Models. Pair of vintage brass steam engine models: one inline/parallel cylinder engine, one v-twin oscillating engine.

Largest Size: 5 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 5 1/2 in.

Model steam engines are miniature working replicas of full-scale steam engines, designed to demonstrate the principles of steam power and often enjoyed as educational tools, engineering projects, or collector’s items. Typically powered by heating water in a small boiler with fuel tablets, alcohol burners, or electricity, they generate steam that drives pistons or turbines to turn flywheels, gears, or wheels. Popular since the 19th century, especially during the height of the steam age, these models range from simple stationary engines to elaborate locomotives, ships, and traction engines, many crafted with remarkable precision. Beyond their nostalgic charm, model steam engines continue to fascinate hobbyists for the hands-on experience they provide in understanding mechanical motion, thermodynamics, and the ingenuity of early industrial technology.

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