This is a collection of things I have done and discoveries that I have made while working on my toy steam engines. Parts and for that matter complete engines are not that readily available so one has to improvise quite often. I have included a glossary of common terms associated with toy steam engines.

Modifications, Restorations and Repairs

Mamod Locomotive - Putting an altered SL-1 back together.

Whistle Handle - Turning a replacement handle for a Weeden whistle.

Shop and Tool Info

Selecting a Lathe Parts of a Lathe Lathe Tooling - What you need to know before purchasing a lathe.

Threads 101 - Discussses the types of threads you will encounter working on toy steam engines.

Sheet Metal 101 - Covers the types of sheet metals you will find working on toy steam engines.

Quick Projects

Grounded Power Cord - Two methods of making grounded power cords.

Rolling Road - Rolling road made from skateboard axle assemblies.

Thread Gauge - Handy gauge to identify threads.

Weeden 14 Burner - Burner made from rectangular tubing.

Jensen 75 Burner - Burner made from sink tail piece.