Originally published in 1902 and containg upwards of one hundred illustrations this early works is a comprehensive and informative guide to model steam engines. Chapters Include; I. Principles of the Steam Engine. II. Model Steam Engine. III. Self-acting Toy Engine. IV. Horizontal Engines. V. Oscillating Engines. VI. Launch Engine. VII. Tank Engine. VII. Tank Engine Details. IX. Governors and Pumps. X. Erecting a Model. XI. Model Boilers. XII. Miscellaneous Items....... Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.