Hackaday

The Trouble With Old Model Steam Engines

Model steam engines have intrigued hackers and makers for over 100 years. Many of us have seen old steam engine models up for sale at garage sales and various internet auction sites. The problem with ...
Metro

Model steam engines belonging to late train enthusiast sell for than £530,000

A train enthusiast’s collection of model steam engines has sold for more than £530,000 at auction. Kate Colquhoun from Dreweatts saleroom ensures the collection is in tip-top condition (Picture: BNPS) ...
Daily Mail

Someone will be chuffed with this lot: Train buff's collection of working scale replicas of classic locomotives could fetch £250,000 at auction

A train buff’s stunning collection of model steam engines that he used to drive around his back garden is set to sell for £250,000. The late Jack Salem was a steam train enthusiast and over a 40-year ...
The Baltimore Sun

Model train company sues Lionel over designs; Local man says stolen plans used to make engines; Litigation

A 20-year-old Columbia-based company has accused the world’s largest model train producer of using stolen designs to develop and sell model steam engines. In a lawsuit filed this month in U.S.