[Erich] wanted to help out with his 7-year-old’s science project. They decided to build a working model of a steam engine but couldn’t find online instructions appropriate for the age group.

When your steam engine build requires multiple microscopes, including those of the scanning electron variety, you know you’re building something really, really tiny. All of the usual tiny ...

A miniature steam engine was handed over to a town's museum to protect its railway heritage.

One of their tasks was to build a model steam ploughing engine, and the working model was a testament to the engineering and manufacturing skills available at the works at the time.

Miniature engine kits are a great way to introduce engineering and enthusiasm to younger kids interested in cars and more, and these are some of the best.