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1829 STEPHENSON ROCKET LOCOMOTIVE Designed for a competition to create a locomotive
weighing less than six tons and pull 20 tons at 10 mph, the Stephenson
Rocket won handily and was put into production for the Liverpool &
Manchester Railroad. They were the first passenger trains in the world.
This colourful black and yellow steam engine model is molded in color
and has plated parts. The angled pistons and valve gear move
realistically and the train includes a tender with a water barrel, and
a strip of track complete with cross ties.#11101 -1/26 Scale $22.00 
1804 TREVITHICK STEAM LOCOMOTIVE This kit represent the world’s first steam
locomotive. Designed to operate with smooth metal wheels on smooth
rails, although there were scalloped flanges on the rails to guide
machine. It was capable of speeds up to five miles per hour and could
70 men, 20 tons of iron and five cars over a distance of 9 1/2 miles.
This model includes the intricate geared driving wheels and the valve
gear, all of which move realistically. Included, too, is a coal car
with a simulated coal load. The model is molded in color with plated
parts. #11102 -1/38 Scale $22.00
1872 SADDLEBACK VULCAN TRAIN This colorful kit is a replica of the Vulcan locomotive
that introduced rail travel in many countries. Molded in four colors
and clear, this model has revolving wheels and can be rolled along the
short segment of track that is included to illustrate the movement of
the valve gear that drove the original. Authentic pinstripe decals
round out this antique jewel.#11103 -1/45 Scale $39.00 
MAZDA ROTARY ENGINE An engine that runs without pistons? Yes, and one of
Japan’s most famous sports cars has used one for years. This
amazing model of the Mazda version of the Wankel rotary engine is
molded in four colors and is partially prepainted. It has a clear
engine block so you can see the rotary assembly turn and the sparkplugs
flash as an electric motor drives this unique power plant.#11201 -1/5 Scale $35.00 NASA SPACE SHUTTLE This impressive model of the world's foremost space transportation system can be built ready to launch, attached to the immense liquid fuel tank and the booster rockets. The names for Atlantis, Columbia, Discovery and Endeavor, as well as stenciling and stripes are included on the comprehensive decal sheet. The cargo bay doors can be opened to display a satellite payload, and the cockpit windows are clear. When finished, the model can be displayed on the simulated launch pad provided. Or, the shuttle can stand on its optional landing gear. #11630 -1/144 Scale $45.00
HONDA 750 FOUR CYLINDER MOTORCYCLE ENGINE Vroom! Throttle up your own motorcycle engine with this
striking kit. An electric motor cranks the four pistons and fires the
spark plugs as this replica engine roars to life. Multicolor plastic
parts, some prepainted or plated, make an incredibly accurate, highly
detailed, replica of the this popular engine. #11202 - 1/3 Scale Ê$50.00
