Model steam engines have intrigued hackers and makers for over 100 years. Many of us have seen old steam engine models up for sale at garage sales and various internet auction sites. The problem with ...

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EAST GREENWICH — Billows of smoke and steam hovered over the Yankee Steam-Up at the New England Wireless and Steam Museum last Saturday, attracting a large crowd despite an overcast sky. The smoke was ...

If you’re looking for a way to let the kids get hand-ons with science this is a perfect example of how to do it. [Erich] wanted to help out with his 7-year-old’s science project. They decided to build ...

We’re now cranking up internal combustion engines that are incomparably more powerful and efficient than those turning in cars 100 years ago. And we take it for granted each time we get into our cars ...

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A model steam engine or toy workbench won’t guarantee a child will pursue a technical career. On the other hand, it can’t hurt and might be a lot of fun besides. So here are some toys and kits that ...