Model steam engines have intrigued hackers and makers ... engines is the fact that many of them were sold as rough casting kits. This means the quality of the model is only as good as the ...

Model steam engines have intrigued hackers and makers ... engines is the fact that many of them were sold as rough casting kits. This means the quality of the model is only as good as the ...

Also for $29.99 is the Exploring Kid Steam Engine Kit. This mostly plastic kit ... for $89.99 and is functional when assembled. The model is advertised as being suitable for ages 12 and up.

including a plastic-and-die-cast metal model from Broadway Limited Imports; a kit by Bowser; and brass imports from Oriental ...