Mamod Closed Their Doors

[Fidlstyks]

I wonder if behind every steam or gas modeler fist had a toy Mamod steam engine, I know I did, Granda, about 1970? So sad to see they have closed their doors.

 

[GreenTwin]

My brother had a Wilesco, and that is what got me hooked on steam engines.
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[ChazzC]

Mine (and my Granddaughter's) was a Jensen #76 Oscillating Steam Plant:

[sorry, not able to dig out the one we assembled at present]

Here's a brief factory tour:

 

[mole42]

I had a Mamod SE1 stationary steam engine as a Christmas gift - in about 1967. It was disappointing because I was desperate for a traction engine. I rectified that disappointment a couple of years ago when I bought and restored a Mamod TE1 traction engine.....of course, in this century it's very difficult to get a suitable heat source for the boiler - the tablets are no longer allowed, the modern gel is low-grade heat and the alcohol burners are very expensive to buy.

 

[Richard Hed]

I had a Mamod SE1 stationary steam engine as a Christmas gift - in about 1967. It was disappointing because I was desperate for a traction engine. I rectified that disappointment a couple of years ago when I bought and restored a Mamod TE1 traction engine.....of course, in this century it's very difficult to get a suitable heat source for the boiler - the tablets are no longer allowed, the modern gel is low-grade heat and the alcohol burners are very expensive to buy.

What? Where's Ken? He will write you a book on how to do your burner.