TOY STEAM ENGINES by Bob Gordon ( 9780852637753 ) - Books & Audio Books at Pickabook.co.uk

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Title:

TOY STEAM ENGINES

By:

Bob Gordon

Format:

Paperback

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ISBN 10:

0852637756

ISBN 13:

9780852637753

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Publisher:

BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC

Pub. date:

10 September, 2009

Series:

Shire Library No. 137

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Description:

Offers a survey of the different kinds of toy steam engines of the stationary type, and especially those produced during the heyday of steam toys between 1900 and 1930. This book explains how the engines work, gives advice about operating and maintaining them, and contains useful information about identifying and dating vintage models.

Synopsis:

Bob Gordon gives a fascinating survey of the different kinds of toy steam engines of the stationary type, and especially those produced during the heyday of steam toys between 1900 and 1930. Dealing mainly with the German manufacturers who pioneered the mass-production of steam toys, it explains how the engines work, gives advice about operating and maintaining them, and contains useful information about identifying and dating vintage models. The manufacturers and retailers who played a leading part in the production and distribution of steam toys are described, and brief references are made to manufacturers who are still making toy steam engines. This will be an excellent reference book for steam enthusiasts of all ages.

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Imprint:

Shire Publications Ltd

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Non-returnable

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